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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,246.66, 61,826.58 and 26,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,246.66, 61,826.58 and 26,265.17 is: 39,370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,246.66 : 61,826.58 = 26,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,246.66/61,826.58 = 26,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,246.66x = 61,826.58 × 26,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,246.66x = 1,623,885,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,885,325.09/41,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,370.11

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