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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,256, 61,784.64 and 26,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,256, 61,784.64 and 26,418.96 is: 39,564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,256 : 61,784.64 = 26,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,256/61,784.64 = 26,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,256x = 61,784.64 × 26,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,256x = 1,632,285,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,285,932.77/41,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,564.81

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