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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,325.84, 61,688.88 and 36,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,325.84, 61,688.88 and 36,344.16 is: 54,252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,325.84 : 61,688.88 = 36,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,325.84/61,688.88 = 36,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,325.84x = 61,688.88 × 36,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,325.84x = 2,242,030,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,030,524.94/41,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,252.51

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