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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,157, 56,809.62 and 26,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,157, 56,809.62 and 26,253 is: 36,237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,157 : 56,809.62 = 26,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,157/56,809.62 = 26,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,157x = 56,809.62 × 26,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,157x = 1,491,422,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,422,953.86/41,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,237.41

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