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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,237.67, 56,870.40 and 34,877.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,237.67, 56,870.40 and 34,877.61 is: 48,099.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,237.67 : 56,870.40 = 34,877.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,237.67/56,870.40 = 34,877.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,237.67x = 56,870.40 × 34,877.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,237.67x = 1,983,503,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,503,631.74/41,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,099.31

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