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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,256.97, 56,715.72 and 35,493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,256.97, 56,715.72 and 35,493.38 is: 48,792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,256.97 : 56,715.72 = 35,493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,256.97/56,715.72 = 35,493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,256.97x = 56,715.72 × 35,493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,256.97x = 2,013,032,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,032,601.93/41,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,792.55

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