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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,976.18, 62,984.43 and 26,177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,976.18, 62,984.43 and 26,177.16 is: 39,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,976.18 : 62,984.43 = 26,177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,976.18/62,984.43 = 26,177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,976.18x = 62,984.43 × 26,177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,976.18x = 1,648,753,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,753,501.62/41,976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,278.31

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