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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,055.46, 61,463.24 and 37,115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,055.46, 61,463.24 and 37,115.82 is: 55,565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,055.46 : 61,463.24 = 37,115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,055.46/61,463.24 = 37,115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,055.46x = 61,463.24 × 37,115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,055.46x = 2,281,258,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,258,506.06/41,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,565.29

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