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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,131.94, 61,722.48 and 37,785.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,131.94, 61,722.48 and 37,785.83 is: 56,701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,131.94 : 61,722.48 = 37,785.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,131.94/61,722.48 = 37,785.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,131.94x = 61,722.48 × 37,785.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,131.94x = 2,332,234,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,234,827.85/41,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,701.32

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