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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,285, 56,983.90 and 25,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,285, 56,983.90 and 25,163.24 is: 34,731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,285 : 56,983.90 = 25,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,285/56,983.90 = 25,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,285x = 56,983.90 × 25,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,285x = 1,433,899,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,899,551.84/41,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,731.73

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