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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,186.70, 56,795.16 and 35,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,186.70, 56,795.16 and 35,238.06 is: 48,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,186.70 : 56,795.16 = 35,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,186.70/56,795.16 = 35,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,186.70x = 56,795.16 × 35,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,186.70x = 2,001,351,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,351,255.79/41,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,592.17

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