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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,430.65, 57,150.25 and 26,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,430.65, 57,150.25 and 26,111.20 is: 36,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,430.65 : 57,150.25 = 26,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,430.65/57,150.25 = 26,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,430.65x = 57,150.25 × 26,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,430.65x = 1,492,261,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,261,530.20/41,430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,018.30

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