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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,021.58, 61,510.44 and 21,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,021.58, 61,510.44 and 21,251.10 is: 31,865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,021.58 : 61,510.44 = 21,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,021.58/61,510.44 = 21,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,021.58x = 61,510.44 × 21,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,021.58x = 1,307,164,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,164,511.48/41,021.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,865.29

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