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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,359.27, 57,045.21 and 26,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,359.27, 57,045.21 and 26,238.88 is: 36,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,359.27 : 57,045.21 = 26,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,359.27/57,045.21 = 26,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,359.27x = 57,045.21 × 26,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,359.27x = 1,496,802,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,802,419.76/41,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,190.25

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