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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,001.32, 61,479.12 and 26,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,001.32, 61,479.12 and 26,201 is: 39,286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,001.32 : 61,479.12 = 26,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,001.32/61,479.12 = 26,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,001.32x = 61,479.12 × 26,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,001.32x = 1,610,814,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,814,423.12/41,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,286.89

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