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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.44, 61,783.98 and 26,207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.44, 61,783.98 and 26,207.76 is: 39,249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.44 : 61,783.98 = 26,207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.44/61,783.98 = 26,207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.44x = 61,783.98 × 26,207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.44x = 1,619,219,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,219,719.68/41,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,249.59

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