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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,317, 57,167.58 and 36,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,317, 57,167.58 and 36,022.84 is: 49,842.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,317 : 57,167.58 = 36,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,317/57,167.58 = 36,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,317x = 57,167.58 × 36,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,317x = 2,059,338,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,338,587.53/41,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,842.40

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