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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,106.72, 61,545.52 and 26,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,106.72, 61,545.52 and 26,279.04 is: 39,345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,106.72 : 61,545.52 = 26,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,106.72/61,545.52 = 26,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,106.72x = 61,545.52 × 26,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,106.72x = 1,617,357,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,357,181.90/41,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,345.32

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