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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,955.84, 62,868.96 and 21,193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,955.84, 62,868.96 and 21,193.92 is: 31,758.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,955.84 : 62,868.96 = 21,193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,955.84/62,868.96 = 21,193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,955.84x = 62,868.96 × 21,193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,955.84x = 1,332,439,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,439,708.72/41,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,758.15

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