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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,991.21, 62,977.10 and 26,952.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,991.21, 62,977.10 and 26,952.95 is: 40,423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,991.21 : 62,977.10 = 26,952.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,991.21/62,977.10 = 26,952.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,991.21x = 62,977.10 × 26,952.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,991.21x = 1,697,418,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,418,650.12/41,991.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,423.19

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