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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,267.98, 61,987.29 and 33,379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,267.98, 61,987.29 and 33,379.30 is: 50,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,267.98 : 61,987.29 = 33,379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,267.98/61,987.29 = 33,379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,267.98x = 61,987.29 × 33,379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,267.98x = 2,069,092,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,092,349.10/41,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,137.96

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