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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,314.56, 61,627.76 and 37,328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,314.56, 61,627.76 and 37,328.32 is: 55,681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,314.56 : 61,627.76 = 37,328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,314.56/61,627.76 = 37,328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,314.56x = 61,627.76 × 37,328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,314.56x = 2,300,460,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,460,746.16/41,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,681.60

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