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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,569.54, 57,249.45 and 38,901.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,569.54, 57,249.45 and 38,901.46 is: 53,574.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,569.54 : 57,249.45 = 38,901.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,569.54/57,249.45 = 38,901.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,569.54x = 57,249.45 × 38,901.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,569.54x = 2,227,087,189.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,087,189.20/41,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,574.98

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