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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,027.96, 61,459.85 and 32,608.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,027.96, 61,459.85 and 32,608.67 is: 48,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,027.96 : 61,459.85 = 32,608.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,027.96/61,459.85 = 32,608.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,027.96x = 61,459.85 × 32,608.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,027.96x = 2,004,123,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,123,496.56/41,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,847.76

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