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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,127.66, 61,535.97 and 38,639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,127.66, 61,535.97 and 38,639.34 is: 57,812.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,127.66 : 61,535.97 = 38,639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,127.66/61,535.97 = 38,639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,127.66x = 61,535.97 × 38,639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,127.66x = 2,377,709,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,709,267.06/41,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,812.90

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