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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,063.63, 56,647.43 and 26,522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,063.63, 56,647.43 and 26,522.81 is: 36,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,063.63 : 56,647.43 = 26,522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,063.63/56,647.43 = 26,522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,063.63x = 56,647.43 × 26,522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,063.63x = 1,502,448,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,448,607.03/41,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,588.31

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