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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,150.23, 61,807.35 and 38,829.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,150.23, 61,807.35 and 38,829.17 is: 58,321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,150.23 : 61,807.35 = 38,829.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,150.23/61,807.35 = 38,829.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,150.23x = 61,807.35 × 38,829.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,150.23x = 2,399,928,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,928,400.53/41,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,321.15

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