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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,177.98, 56,830.64 and 26,853.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,177.98, 56,830.64 and 26,853.13 is: 37,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,177.98 : 56,830.64 = 26,853.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,177.98/56,830.64 = 26,853.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,177.98x = 56,830.64 × 26,853.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,177.98x = 1,526,080,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,080,563.90/41,177.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,060.60

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