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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.44, 61,962.84 and 36,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.44, 61,962.84 and 36,377.28 is: 54,621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.44 : 61,962.84 = 36,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.44/61,962.84 = 36,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.44x = 61,962.84 × 36,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.44x = 2,254,039,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,039,580.28/41,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,621.61

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