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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,593.58, 57,441.08 and 26,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,593.58, 57,441.08 and 26,493 is: 36,587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,593.58 : 57,441.08 = 26,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,593.58/57,441.08 = 26,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,593.58x = 57,441.08 × 26,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,593.58x = 1,521,786,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,786,532.44/41,593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,587.05

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