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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,264.78, 56,954.76 and 26,178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,264.78, 56,954.76 and 26,178.26 is: 36,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,264.78 : 56,954.76 = 26,178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,264.78/56,954.76 = 26,178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,264.78x = 56,954.76 × 26,178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,264.78x = 1,490,976,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,976,515.52/41,264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,131.94

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