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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,995.93, 57,933.97 and 26,876.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,995.93, 57,933.97 and 26,876.47 is: 37,076.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,995.93 : 57,933.97 = 26,876.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,995.93/57,933.97 = 26,876.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,995.93x = 57,933.97 × 26,876.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,995.93x = 1,557,060,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,060,606.69/41,995.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,076.46

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