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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,275.62, 56,981.34 and 26,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,275.62, 56,981.34 and 26,183.70 is: 36,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,275.62 : 56,981.34 = 26,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,275.62/56,981.34 = 26,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,275.62x = 56,981.34 × 26,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,275.62x = 1,491,982,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,982,312.16/41,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,146.82

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