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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,247.97, 56,892.79 and 37,855.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,247.97, 56,892.79 and 37,855.91 is: 52,214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,247.97 : 56,892.79 = 37,855.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,247.97/56,892.79 = 37,855.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,247.97x = 56,892.79 × 37,855.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,247.97x = 2,153,728,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,728,337.89/41,247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,214.17

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