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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,298.46, 61,854 and 26,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,298.46, 61,854 and 26,305.66 is: 39,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,298.46 : 61,854 = 26,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,298.46/61,854 = 26,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,298.46x = 61,854 × 26,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,298.46x = 1,627,110,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,110,293.64/41,298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,398.81

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