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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,326.88, 57,014.74 and 26,982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,326.88, 57,014.74 and 26,982.14 is: 37,224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,326.88 : 57,014.74 = 26,982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,326.88/57,014.74 = 26,982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,326.88x = 57,014.74 × 26,982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,326.88x = 1,538,379,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,379,453.98/41,326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,224.67

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