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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,064.74, 56,693.76 and 26,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,064.74, 56,693.76 and 26,942.24 is: 37,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,064.74 : 56,693.76 = 26,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,064.74/56,693.76 = 26,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,064.74x = 56,693.76 × 26,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,064.74x = 1,527,456,888.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,456,888.42/41,064.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,196.31

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