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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,267.25, 56,961.77 and 26,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,267.25, 56,961.77 and 26,363.25 is: 36,389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,267.25 : 56,961.77 = 26,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,267.25/56,961.77 = 26,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,267.25x = 56,961.77 × 26,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,267.25x = 1,501,697,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,697,382.95/41,267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,389.57

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