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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,256.62, 61,838.85 and 37,935.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,256.62, 61,838.85 and 37,935.26 is: 56,860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,256.62 : 61,838.85 = 37,935.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,256.62/61,838.85 = 37,935.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,256.62x = 61,838.85 × 37,935.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,256.62x = 2,345,872,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,872,852.85/41,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,860.52

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