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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,972.64, 62,954.48 and 26,343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,972.64, 62,954.48 and 26,343.84 is: 39,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,972.64 : 62,954.48 = 26,343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,972.64/62,954.48 = 26,343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,972.64x = 62,954.48 × 26,343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,972.64x = 1,658,462,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,462,748.40/41,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,512.95

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