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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,127.57, 61,694.39 and 36,231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,127.57, 61,694.39 and 36,231.12 is: 54,349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,127.57 : 61,694.39 = 36,231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,127.57/61,694.39 = 36,231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,127.57x = 61,694.39 × 36,231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,127.57x = 2,235,256,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,256,847.42/41,127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,349.35

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