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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,255.44, 56,933.33 and 26,924.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,255.44, 56,933.33 and 26,924.45 is: 37,156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,255.44 : 56,933.33 = 26,924.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,255.44/56,933.33 = 26,924.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,255.44x = 56,933.33 × 26,924.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,255.44x = 1,532,898,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,898,649.33/41,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,156.28

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