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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.26, 56,985.09 and 26,187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.26, 56,985.09 and 26,187.68 is: 36,161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.26 : 56,985.09 = 26,187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.26/56,985.09 = 26,187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.26x = 56,985.09 × 26,187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.26x = 1,492,307,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,307,301.69/41,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,161.14

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