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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,262.24, 56,954.92 and 26,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,262.24, 56,954.92 and 26,358.24 is: 36,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,262.24 : 56,954.92 = 26,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,262.24/56,954.92 = 26,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,262.24x = 56,954.92 × 26,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,262.24x = 1,501,231,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,231,450.54/41,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.69

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