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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,267.76, 56,984.40 and 26,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,267.76, 56,984.40 and 26,187.18 is: 36,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,267.76 : 56,984.40 = 26,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,267.76/56,984.40 = 26,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,267.76x = 56,984.40 × 26,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,267.76x = 1,492,260,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,260,739.99/41,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,160.45

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