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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,093.62, 56,709.79 and 26,946.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,093.62, 56,709.79 and 26,946.16 is: 37,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,093.62 : 56,709.79 = 26,946.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,093.62/56,709.79 = 26,946.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,093.62x = 56,709.79 × 26,946.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,093.62x = 1,528,110,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,110,865.77/41,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,186.09

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