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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,002.16, 61,363.80 and 26,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,002.16, 61,363.80 and 26,221.20 is: 39,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,002.16 : 61,363.80 = 26,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,002.16/61,363.80 = 26,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,002.16x = 61,363.80 × 26,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,002.16x = 1,609,032,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,032,472.56/41,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,242.63

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