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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,316.89, 61,984.04 and 21,590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,316.89, 61,984.04 and 21,590.15 is: 32,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,316.89 : 61,984.04 = 21,590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,316.89/61,984.04 = 21,590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,316.89x = 61,984.04 × 21,590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,316.89x = 1,338,244,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,244,303.34/41,316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,389.77

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