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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,985.12, 57,977.94 and 26,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,985.12, 57,977.94 and 26,676.60 is: 36,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,985.12 : 57,977.94 = 26,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,985.12/57,977.94 = 26,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,985.12x = 57,977.94 × 26,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,985.12x = 1,546,654,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,654,314.20/41,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,838.15

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