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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,049.62, 61,555.30 and 21,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,049.62, 61,555.30 and 21,322.88 is: 31,974.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,049.62 : 61,555.30 = 21,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,049.62/61,555.30 = 21,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,049.62x = 61,555.30 × 21,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,049.62x = 1,312,536,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,536,145.01/41,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,974.38

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