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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,069.08, 61,281.05 and 38,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,069.08, 61,281.05 and 38,561.32 is: 57,539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,069.08 : 61,281.05 = 38,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,069.08/61,281.05 = 38,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,069.08x = 61,281.05 × 38,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,069.08x = 2,363,078,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,078,178.99/41,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,539.11

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