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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,176.98, 61,863.88 and 26,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,176.98, 61,863.88 and 26,414.73 is: 39,685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,176.98 : 61,863.88 = 26,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,176.98/61,863.88 = 26,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,176.98x = 61,863.88 × 26,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,176.98x = 1,634,117,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,117,311.60/41,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,685.22

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