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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,171.26, 61,639.23 and 38,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,171.26, 61,639.23 and 38,555.60 is: 57,723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,171.26 : 61,639.23 = 38,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,171.26/61,639.23 = 38,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,171.26x = 61,639.23 × 38,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,171.26x = 2,376,537,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,537,115.70/41,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,723.20

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