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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,023.73, 61,429.10 and 35,138.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,023.73, 61,429.10 and 35,138.37 is: 52,616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,023.73 : 61,429.10 = 35,138.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,023.73/61,429.10 = 35,138.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,023.73x = 61,429.10 × 35,138.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,023.73x = 2,158,518,499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,518,499.23/41,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,616.34

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