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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,337.43, 62,033.72 and 26,556.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,337.43, 62,033.72 and 26,556.95 is: 39,853.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,337.43 : 62,033.72 = 26,556.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,337.43/62,033.72 = 26,556.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,337.43x = 62,033.72 × 26,556.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,337.43x = 1,647,426,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,426,422.65/41,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,853.14

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