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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,122.74, 56,689.98 and 26,950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,122.74, 56,689.98 and 26,950.98 is: 37,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,122.74 : 56,689.98 = 26,950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,122.74/56,689.98 = 26,950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,122.74x = 56,689.98 × 26,950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,122.74x = 1,527,850,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,850,517.18/41,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,153.42

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