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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,949.28, 61,507.97 and 26,929.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,949.28, 61,507.97 and 26,929.23 is: 40,449.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,949.28 : 61,507.97 = 26,929.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,949.28/61,507.97 = 26,929.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,949.28x = 61,507.97 × 26,929.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,949.28x = 1,656,362,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,362,270.96/40,949.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,449.12

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