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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,459.26, 57,223.02 and 26,348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,459.26, 57,223.02 and 26,348.98 is: 36,367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,459.26 : 57,223.02 = 26,348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,459.26/57,223.02 = 26,348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,459.26x = 57,223.02 × 26,348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,459.26x = 1,507,768,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,768,209.52/41,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,367.47

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