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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,239.26, 61,889.99 and 30,174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,239.26, 61,889.99 and 30,174.50 is: 45,284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,239.26 : 61,889.99 = 30,174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,239.26/61,889.99 = 30,174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,239.26x = 61,889.99 × 30,174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,239.26x = 1,867,499,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,499,423.97/41,239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,284.50

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