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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,327.76, 56,979.51 and 26,766.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,327.76, 56,979.51 and 26,766.21 is: 36,903.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,327.76 : 56,979.51 = 26,766.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,327.76/56,979.51 = 26,766.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,327.76x = 56,979.51 × 26,766.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,327.76x = 1,525,125,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,125,681.30/41,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,903.18

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