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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,049.76, 61,277.77 and 36,067.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,049.76, 61,277.77 and 36,067.50 is: 53,840.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,049.76 : 61,277.77 = 36,067.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,049.76/61,277.77 = 36,067.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,049.76x = 61,277.77 × 36,067.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,049.76x = 2,210,135,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,135,984.02/41,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,840.41

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