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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,276.62, 56,982.72 and 26,184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,276.62, 56,982.72 and 26,184.70 is: 36,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,276.62 : 56,982.72 = 26,184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,276.62/56,982.72 = 26,184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,276.62x = 56,982.72 × 26,184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,276.62x = 1,492,075,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,075,428.38/41,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,148.20

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