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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,161.16, 84,241.40 and 14,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,161.16, 84,241.40 and 14,041.04 is: 21,061.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,161.16 : 84,241.40 = 14,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,161.16/84,241.40 = 14,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,161.16x = 84,241.40 × 14,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,161.16x = 1,182,836,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,836,867.06/56,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,061.47

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