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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,127.24, 61,329.72 and 40,753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,127.24, 61,329.72 and 40,753.02 is: 60,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,127.24 : 61,329.72 = 40,753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,127.24/61,329.72 = 40,753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,127.24x = 61,329.72 × 40,753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,127.24x = 2,499,371,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,371,305.75/41,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,771.68

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