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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,698.08, 62,464.80 and 26,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,698.08, 62,464.80 and 26,856 is: 40,230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,698.08 : 62,464.80 = 26,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,698.08/62,464.80 = 26,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,698.08x = 62,464.80 × 26,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,698.08x = 1,677,554,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,554,668.80/41,698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,230.98

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