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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,821.08, 57,693.84 and 26,706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,821.08, 57,693.84 and 26,706.17 is: 36,842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,821.08 : 57,693.84 = 26,706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,821.08/57,693.84 = 26,706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,821.08x = 57,693.84 × 26,706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,821.08x = 1,540,781,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,781,543.08/41,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,842.23

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