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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,051, 61,557.36 and 21,324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,051, 61,557.36 and 21,324.26 is: 31,976.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,051 : 61,557.36 = 21,324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,051/61,557.36 = 21,324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,051x = 61,557.36 × 21,324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,051x = 1,312,665,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,665,149.55/41,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,976.45

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