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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,156, 56,808.24 and 26,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,156, 56,808.24 and 26,252 is: 36,236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,156 : 56,808.24 = 26,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,156/56,808.24 = 26,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,156x = 56,808.24 × 26,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,156x = 1,491,329,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,329,916.48/41,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,236.03

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