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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,029, 61,221.46 and 38,521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,029, 61,221.46 and 38,521.24 is: 57,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,029 : 61,221.46 = 38,521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,029/61,221.46 = 38,521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,029x = 61,221.46 × 38,521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,029x = 2,358,326,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,326,553.81/41,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,479.50

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