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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,144.65, 61,753.43 and 21,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,144.65, 61,753.43 and 21,168.24 is: 31,771.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,144.65 : 61,753.43 = 21,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,144.65/61,753.43 = 21,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,144.65x = 61,753.43 × 21,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,144.65x = 1,307,211,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,211,427.06/41,144.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,771.12

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