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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,171.72, 61,609.95 and 35,644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,171.72, 61,609.95 and 35,644.08 is: 53,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,171.72 : 61,609.95 = 35,644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,171.72/61,609.95 = 35,644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,171.72x = 61,609.95 × 35,644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,171.72x = 2,196,029,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,029,986.60/41,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,338.32

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