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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,985.30, 62,892.90 and 26,141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,985.30, 62,892.90 and 26,141.70 is: 39,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,985.30 : 62,892.90 = 26,141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,985.30/62,892.90 = 26,141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,985.30x = 62,892.90 × 26,141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,985.30x = 1,644,127,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,127,323.93/41,985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,159.59

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