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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,033.48, 61,521.06 and 21,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,033.48, 61,521.06 and 21,049 is: 31,558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,033.48 : 61,521.06 = 21,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,033.48/61,521.06 = 21,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,033.48x = 61,521.06 × 21,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,033.48x = 1,294,956,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,956,791.94/41,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,558.54

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