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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.78, 56,956.14 and 26,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.78, 56,956.14 and 26,179.26 is: 36,133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.78 : 56,956.14 = 26,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.78/56,956.14 = 26,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.78x = 56,956.14 × 26,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.78x = 1,491,069,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,069,597.66/41,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,133.32

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