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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,140.64, 61,698 and 26,137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,140.64, 61,698 and 26,137.28 is: 39,197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,140.64 : 61,698 = 26,137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,140.64/61,698 = 26,137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,140.64x = 61,698 × 26,137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,140.64x = 1,612,617,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,617,901.44/41,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,197.69

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