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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,886.76, 57,780.66 and 26,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,886.76, 57,780.66 and 26,545.24 is: 36,617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,886.76 : 57,780.66 = 26,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,886.76/57,780.66 = 26,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,886.76x = 57,780.66 × 26,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,886.76x = 1,533,801,487.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,801,487.06/41,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,617.81

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