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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,512.75, 57,287.60 and 26,608.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,512.75, 57,287.60 and 26,608.75 is: 36,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,512.75 : 57,287.60 = 26,608.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,512.75/57,287.60 = 26,608.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,512.75x = 57,287.60 × 26,608.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,512.75x = 1,524,351,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,351,426.50/41,512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,720.08

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