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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,971.59, 57,803.38 and 34,832.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,971.59, 57,803.38 and 34,832.25 is: 47,971.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,971.59 : 57,803.38 = 34,832.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,971.59/57,803.38 = 34,832.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,971.59x = 57,803.38 × 34,832.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,971.59x = 2,013,421,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,421,695.92/41,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,971.06

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