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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,281.56, 56,981.40 and 26,377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,281.56, 56,981.40 and 26,377.56 is: 36,409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,281.56 : 56,981.40 = 26,377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,281.56/56,981.40 = 26,377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,281.56x = 56,981.40 × 26,377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,281.56x = 1,503,030,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,030,297.38/41,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,409.24

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