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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,196.68, 61,265.02 and 39,884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,196.68, 61,265.02 and 39,884.48 is: 59,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,196.68 : 61,265.02 = 39,884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,196.68/61,265.02 = 39,884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,196.68x = 61,265.02 × 39,884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,196.68x = 2,443,523,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,523,464.89/41,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,313.60

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