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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,035.48, 61,524.06 and 21,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,035.48, 61,524.06 and 21,051 is: 31,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,035.48 : 61,524.06 = 21,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,035.48/61,524.06 = 21,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,035.48x = 61,524.06 × 21,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,035.48x = 1,295,142,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,142,987.06/41,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,561.54

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