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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,316, 57,166.20 and 36,021.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,316, 57,166.20 and 36,021.84 is: 49,841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,316 : 57,166.20 = 36,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,316/57,166.20 = 36,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,316x = 57,166.20 × 36,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,316x = 2,059,231,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,231,709.81/41,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,841.02

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