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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,179.96, 56,797.26 and 25,870.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,179.96, 56,797.26 and 25,870.96 is: 35,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,179.96 : 56,797.26 = 25,870.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,179.96/56,797.26 = 25,870.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,179.96x = 56,797.26 × 25,870.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,179.96x = 1,469,399,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,399,641.57/41,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,682.40

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