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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,667.93, 57,447.46 and 26,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,667.93, 57,447.46 and 26,555.08 is: 36,611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,667.93 : 57,447.46 = 26,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,667.93/57,447.46 = 26,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,667.93x = 57,447.46 × 26,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,667.93x = 1,525,521,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,521,896.10/41,667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,611.42

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