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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,167.33, 61,849.50 and 26,405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,167.33, 61,849.50 and 26,405.08 is: 39,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,167.33 : 61,849.50 = 26,405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,167.33/61,849.50 = 26,405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,167.33x = 61,849.50 × 26,405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,167.33x = 1,633,140,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,140,995.46/41,167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,670.80

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