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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,168.34, 61,604.82 and 35,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,168.34, 61,604.82 and 35,640.72 is: 53,333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,168.34 : 61,604.82 = 35,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,168.34/61,604.82 = 35,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,168.34x = 61,604.82 × 35,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,168.34x = 2,195,640,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,640,140.27/41,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,333.22

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