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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,177.76, 56,809.08 and 26,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,177.76, 56,809.08 and 26,854.28 is: 37,048.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,177.76 : 56,809.08 = 26,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,177.76/56,809.08 = 26,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,177.76x = 56,809.08 × 26,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,177.76x = 1,525,566,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,566,940.86/41,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,048.32

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