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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,145.39, 56,781.68 and 25,238.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,145.39, 56,781.68 and 25,238.61 is: 34,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,145.39 : 56,781.68 = 25,238.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,145.39/56,781.68 = 25,238.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,145.39x = 56,781.68 × 25,238.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,145.39x = 1,433,090,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,090,550.47/41,145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,829.92

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