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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,465.62, 57,231.84 and 26,355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,465.62, 57,231.84 and 26,355.34 is: 36,376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,465.62 : 57,231.84 = 26,355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,465.62/57,231.84 = 26,355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,465.62x = 57,231.84 × 26,355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,465.62x = 1,508,364,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,364,602.03/41,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,376.27

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