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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,127.76, 56,696.88 and 26,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,127.76, 56,696.88 and 26,956 is: 37,160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,127.76 : 56,696.88 = 26,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,127.76/56,696.88 = 26,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,127.76x = 56,696.88 × 26,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,127.76x = 1,528,321,097.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,321,097.28/41,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,160.33

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