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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,316.24, 61,823.69 and 38,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,316.24, 61,823.69 and 38,179.92 is: 57,130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,316.24 : 61,823.69 = 38,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,316.24/61,823.69 = 38,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,316.24x = 61,823.69 × 38,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,316.24x = 2,360,423,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,423,538.30/41,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,130.65

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