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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,281.56, 61,913.80 and 26,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,281.56, 61,913.80 and 26,079.52 is: 39,113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,281.56 : 61,913.80 = 26,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,281.56/61,913.80 = 26,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,281.56x = 61,913.80 × 26,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,281.56x = 1,614,682,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,682,124.27/41,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,113.88

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