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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,214.16, 61,908.66 and 38,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,214.16, 61,908.66 and 38,814.64 is: 58,304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,214.16 : 61,908.66 = 38,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,214.16/61,908.66 = 38,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,214.16x = 61,908.66 × 38,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,214.16x = 2,402,962,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,962,350.78/41,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,304.29

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