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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,644.72, 60,967.08 and 26,790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,644.72, 60,967.08 and 26,790.48 is: 40,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,644.72 : 60,967.08 = 26,790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,644.72/60,967.08 = 26,790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,644.72x = 60,967.08 × 26,790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,644.72x = 1,633,337,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,337,337.40/40,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,185.72

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