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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,124.76, 56,692.74 and 26,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,124.76, 56,692.74 and 26,953 is: 37,156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,124.76 : 56,692.74 = 26,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,124.76/56,692.74 = 26,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,124.76x = 56,692.74 × 26,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,124.76x = 1,528,039,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,039,421.22/41,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,156.19

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