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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,273.87, 61,910.79 and 39,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,273.87, 61,910.79 and 39,170.24 is: 58,755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,273.87 : 61,910.79 = 39,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,273.87/61,910.79 = 39,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,273.87x = 61,910.79 × 39,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,273.87x = 2,425,060,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,060,657.67/41,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,755.36

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