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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,029.59, 61,478.77 and 37,092.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,029.59, 61,478.77 and 37,092.99 is: 55,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,029.59 : 61,478.77 = 37,092.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,029.59/61,478.77 = 37,092.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,029.59x = 61,478.77 × 37,092.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,029.59x = 2,280,431,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,431,400.82/41,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,580.17

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