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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,209.84, 56,826.92 and 35,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,209.84, 56,826.92 and 35,261.20 is: 48,623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,209.84 : 56,826.92 = 35,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,209.84/56,826.92 = 35,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,209.84x = 56,826.92 × 35,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,209.84x = 2,003,785,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,785,391.50/41,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,623.95

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