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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,287.12, 61,871.64 and 32,992.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,287.12, 61,871.64 and 32,992.36 is: 49,441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,287.12 : 61,871.64 = 32,992.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,287.12/61,871.64 = 32,992.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,287.12x = 61,871.64 × 32,992.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,287.12x = 2,041,291,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,291,420.67/41,287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,441.36

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