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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,761, 57,660.42 and 26,882.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,761, 57,660.42 and 26,882.92 is: 37,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,761 : 57,660.42 = 26,882.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,761/57,660.42 = 26,882.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,761x = 57,660.42 × 26,882.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,761x = 1,550,080,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,080,458.03/41,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,117.90

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