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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,974.46, 56,507.43 and 26,822.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,974.46, 56,507.43 and 26,822.14 is: 36,990.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,974.46 : 56,507.43 = 26,822.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,974.46/56,507.43 = 26,822.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,974.46x = 56,507.43 × 26,822.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,974.46x = 1,515,650,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,650,198.50/40,974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,990.12

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