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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,316.61, 56,951.49 and 37,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,316.61, 56,951.49 and 37,884.24 is: 52,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,316.61 : 56,951.49 = 37,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,316.61/56,951.49 = 37,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,316.61x = 56,951.49 × 37,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,316.61x = 2,157,563,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,563,630.76/41,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,220.25

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