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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,955.36, 57,891.68 and 26,861.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,955.36, 57,891.68 and 26,861.44 is: 37,064.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,955.36 : 57,891.68 = 26,861.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,955.36/57,891.68 = 26,861.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,955.36x = 57,891.68 × 26,861.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,955.36x = 1,555,053,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,053,888.82/41,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,064.49

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