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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,332.74, 61,955.22 and 26,292.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,332.74, 61,955.22 and 26,292.55 is: 39,410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,332.74 : 61,955.22 = 26,292.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,332.74/61,955.22 = 26,292.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,332.74x = 61,955.22 × 26,292.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,332.74x = 1,628,960,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,960,398.59/41,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,410.89

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