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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,270.73, 61,991.42 and 33,382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,270.73, 61,991.42 and 33,382.05 is: 50,142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,270.73 : 61,991.42 = 33,382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,270.73/61,991.42 = 33,382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,270.73x = 61,991.42 × 33,382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,270.73x = 2,069,400,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,400,515.10/41,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,142.09

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