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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,293.01, 84,439.44 and 26,694.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,293.01, 84,439.44 and 26,694.69 is: 40,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,293.01 : 84,439.44 = 26,694.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,293.01/84,439.44 = 26,694.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,293.01x = 84,439.44 × 26,694.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,293.01x = 2,254,084,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,084,541.10/56,293.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,042.00

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