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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,056.77, 61,431.36 and 29,237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,056.77, 61,431.36 and 29,237.85 is: 43,747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,056.77 : 61,431.36 = 29,237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,056.77/61,431.36 = 29,237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,056.77x = 61,431.36 × 29,237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,056.77x = 1,796,120,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,120,888.98/41,056.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,747.25

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