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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,313.02, 56,990.99 and 26,981.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,313.02, 56,990.99 and 26,981.24 is: 37,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,313.02 : 56,990.99 = 26,981.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,313.02/56,990.99 = 26,981.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,313.02x = 56,990.99 × 26,981.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,313.02x = 1,537,687,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,687,479.74/41,313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,220.41

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