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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,505, 57,276.90 and 26,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,505, 57,276.90 and 26,601 is: 36,709.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,505 : 57,276.90 = 26,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,505/57,276.90 = 26,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,505x = 57,276.90 × 26,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,505x = 1,523,622,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,622,816.90/41,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,709.38

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