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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,137.08, 61,708.50 and 20,355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,137.08, 61,708.50 and 20,355 is: 30,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,137.08 : 61,708.50 = 20,355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,137.08/61,708.50 = 20,355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,137.08x = 61,708.50 × 20,355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,137.08x = 1,256,076,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,076,517.50/41,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,533.93

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