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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,166.33, 61,848 and 26,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,166.33, 61,848 and 26,404.08 is: 39,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,166.33 : 61,848 = 26,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,166.33/61,848 = 26,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,166.33x = 61,848 × 26,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,166.33x = 1,633,039,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,039,539.84/41,166.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,669.30

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