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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,243.63, 56,916.36 and 25,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,243.63, 56,916.36 and 25,327.94 is: 34,952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,243.63 : 56,916.36 = 25,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,243.63/56,916.36 = 25,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,243.63x = 56,916.36 × 25,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,243.63x = 1,441,573,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,573,866.52/41,243.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,952.65

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