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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,462.65, 57,227.70 and 26,352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,462.65, 57,227.70 and 26,352.37 is: 36,372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,462.65 : 57,227.70 = 26,352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,462.65/57,227.70 = 26,352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,462.65x = 57,227.70 × 26,352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,462.65x = 1,508,085,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,085,524.65/41,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,372.15

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