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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,832.59, 62,748.90 and 26,261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,832.59, 62,748.90 and 26,261.15 is: 39,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,832.59 : 62,748.90 = 26,261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,832.59/62,748.90 = 26,261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,832.59x = 62,748.90 × 26,261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,832.59x = 1,647,857,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,857,961.49/41,832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,391.73

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