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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,174.58, 56,799.99 and 26,041.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,174.58, 56,799.99 and 26,041.71 is: 35,924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,174.58 : 56,799.99 = 26,041.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,174.58/56,799.99 = 26,041.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,174.58x = 56,799.99 × 26,041.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,174.58x = 1,479,168,867.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,168,867.58/41,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,924.32

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