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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,007.87, 61,489.94 and 21,237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,007.87, 61,489.94 and 21,237.39 is: 31,844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,007.87 : 61,489.94 = 21,237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,007.87/61,489.94 = 21,237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,007.87x = 61,489.94 × 21,237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,007.87x = 1,305,885,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,885,730.67/41,007.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,844.76

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