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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,170.07, 56,783.35 and 35,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,170.07, 56,783.35 and 35,437.28 is: 48,876.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,170.07 : 56,783.35 = 35,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,170.07/56,783.35 = 35,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,170.07x = 56,783.35 × 35,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,170.07x = 2,012,247,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,247,353.74/41,170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,876.46

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