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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,225.14, 56,855.61 and 31,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,225.14, 56,855.61 and 31,688.14 is: 43,702.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,225.14 : 56,855.61 = 31,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,225.14/56,855.61 = 31,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,225.14x = 56,855.61 × 31,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,225.14x = 1,801,648,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,648,529.47/41,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,702.67

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