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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,668.22, 60,958.56 and 26,583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,668.22, 60,958.56 and 26,583.94 is: 39,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,668.22 : 60,958.56 = 26,583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,668.22/60,958.56 = 26,583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,668.22x = 60,958.56 × 26,583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,668.22x = 1,620,518,701.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,518,701.53/40,668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,847.30

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