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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,220.38, 56,867.91 and 26,896.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,220.38, 56,867.91 and 26,896.97 is: 37,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,220.38 : 56,867.91 = 26,896.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,220.38/56,867.91 = 26,896.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,220.38x = 56,867.91 × 26,896.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,220.38x = 1,529,574,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,574,469.23/41,220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,107.24

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