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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,005.63, 56,596.98 and 26,850.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,005.63, 56,596.98 and 26,850.25 is: 37,059.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,005.63 : 56,596.98 = 26,850.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,005.63/56,596.98 = 26,850.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,005.63x = 56,596.98 × 26,850.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,005.63x = 1,519,643,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,643,062.25/41,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,059.38

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