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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.76, 56,985.78 and 26,188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.76, 56,985.78 and 26,188.18 is: 36,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.76 : 56,985.78 = 26,188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.76/56,985.78 = 26,188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.76x = 56,985.78 × 26,188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.76x = 1,492,353,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,353,864.08/41,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,161.83

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