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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,163, 56,805.93 and 25,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,163, 56,805.93 and 25,238.22 is: 34,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,163 : 56,805.93 = 25,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,163/56,805.93 = 25,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,163x = 56,805.93 × 25,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,163x = 1,433,680,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,680,558.64/41,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,829.35

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