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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,137.11, 61,730.28 and 37,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,137.11, 61,730.28 and 37,791 is: 56,709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,137.11 : 61,730.28 = 37,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,137.11/61,730.28 = 37,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,137.11x = 61,730.28 × 37,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,137.11x = 2,332,849,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,849,011.48/41,137.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,709.11

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