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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,464.62, 57,230.46 and 26,354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,464.62, 57,230.46 and 26,354.34 is: 36,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,464.62 : 57,230.46 = 26,354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,464.62/57,230.46 = 26,354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,464.62x = 57,230.46 × 26,354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,464.62x = 1,508,271,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,271,001.20/41,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,374.89

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