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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,148.63, 61,361.61 and 40,774.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,148.63, 61,361.61 and 40,774.41 is: 60,803.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,148.63 : 61,361.61 = 40,774.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,148.63/61,361.61 = 40,774.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,148.63x = 61,361.61 × 40,774.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,148.63x = 2,501,983,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,983,444.40/41,148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,803.57

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