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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,778.60, 57,645.42 and 26,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,778.60, 57,645.42 and 26,469.60 is: 36,522.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,778.60 : 57,645.42 = 26,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,778.60/57,645.42 = 26,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,778.60x = 57,645.42 × 26,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,778.60x = 1,525,851,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,851,209.23/41,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,522.32

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