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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,086.62, 56,727.27 and 26,963.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,086.62, 56,727.27 and 26,963.46 is: 37,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,086.62 : 56,727.27 = 26,963.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,086.62/56,727.27 = 26,963.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,086.62x = 56,727.27 × 26,963.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,086.62x = 1,529,563,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,563,475.55/41,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,227.78

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