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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,970.59, 62,946.01 and 26,932.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,970.59, 62,946.01 and 26,932.23 is: 40,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,970.59 : 62,946.01 = 26,932.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,970.59/62,946.01 = 26,932.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,970.59x = 62,946.01 × 26,932.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,970.59x = 1,695,276,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,276,452.57/41,970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,392.01

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