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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,337.39, 57,057.74 and 26,999.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,337.39, 57,057.74 and 26,999.42 is: 37,267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,337.39 : 57,057.74 = 26,999.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,337.39/57,057.74 = 26,999.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,337.39x = 57,057.74 × 26,999.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,337.39x = 1,540,525,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,525,601.22/41,337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,267.12

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