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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,247.21, 56,891.73 and 37,855.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,247.21, 56,891.73 and 37,855.15 is: 52,213.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,247.21 : 56,891.73 = 37,855.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,247.21/56,891.73 = 37,855.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,247.21x = 56,891.73 × 37,855.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,247.21x = 2,153,644,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,644,972.91/41,247.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,213.11

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