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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.26, 56,982.33 and 26,185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.26, 56,982.33 and 26,185.68 is: 36,158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.26 : 56,982.33 = 26,185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.26/56,982.33 = 26,185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.26x = 56,982.33 × 26,185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.26x = 1,492,121,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,121,059.03/41,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,158.38

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