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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,121.72, 61,682.91 and 35,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,121.72, 61,682.91 and 35,159.97 is: 52,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,121.72 : 61,682.91 = 35,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,121.72/61,682.91 = 35,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,121.72x = 61,682.91 × 35,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,121.72x = 2,168,769,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,769,265.11/41,121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,740.24

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