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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,972.73, 57,960.86 and 26,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,972.73, 57,960.86 and 26,664.22 is: 36,821.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,972.73 : 57,960.86 = 26,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,972.73/57,960.86 = 26,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,972.73x = 57,960.86 × 26,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,972.73x = 1,545,481,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,481,061.56/41,972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,821.07

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