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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,271.03, 57,007.44 and 34,129.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,271.03, 57,007.44 and 34,129.79 is: 47,143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,271.03 : 57,007.44 = 34,129.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,271.03/57,007.44 = 34,129.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,271.03x = 57,007.44 × 34,129.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,271.03x = 1,945,651,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,651,955.64/41,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,143.29

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