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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,113.72, 56,761.38 and 26,991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,113.72, 56,761.38 and 26,991.32 is: 37,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,113.72 : 56,761.38 = 26,991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,113.72/56,761.38 = 26,991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,113.72x = 56,761.38 × 26,991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,113.72x = 1,532,064,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,064,571.22/41,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,264.07

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