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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,999.64, 57,968.93 and 26,690.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,999.64, 57,968.93 and 26,690.64 is: 36,839.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,999.64 : 57,968.93 = 26,690.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,999.64/57,968.93 = 26,690.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,999.64x = 57,968.93 × 26,690.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,999.64x = 1,547,227,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,227,708.36/41,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,839.07

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