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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,176.17, 61,730.51 and 26,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,176.17, 61,730.51 and 26,381.25 is: 39,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,176.17 : 61,730.51 = 26,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,176.17/61,730.51 = 26,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,176.17x = 61,730.51 × 26,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,176.17x = 1,628,527,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,527,885.03/41,176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,550.25

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