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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,293.34, 84,439.98 and 26,695.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,293.34, 84,439.98 and 26,695.01 is: 40,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,293.34 : 84,439.98 = 26,695.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,293.34/84,439.98 = 26,695.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,293.34x = 84,439.98 × 26,695.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,293.34x = 2,254,126,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,126,321.60/56,293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,042.51

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