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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,255.07, 56,902.59 and 37,863.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,255.07, 56,902.59 and 37,863.03 is: 52,223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,255.07 : 56,902.59 = 37,863.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,255.07/56,902.59 = 37,863.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,255.07x = 56,902.59 × 37,863.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,255.07x = 2,154,504,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,504,472.25/41,255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,223.99

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