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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,229.73, 56,867.70 and 37,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,229.73, 56,867.70 and 37,837.70 is: 52,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,229.73 : 56,867.70 = 37,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,229.73/56,867.70 = 37,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,229.73x = 56,867.70 × 37,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,229.73x = 2,151,742,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,742,498.76/41,229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,189.10

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