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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,328, 62,216.91 and 37,653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,328, 62,216.91 and 37,653.84 is: 56,685.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,328 : 62,216.91 = 37,653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,328/62,216.91 = 37,653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,328x = 62,216.91 × 37,653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,328x = 2,342,705,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,705,574.43/41,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,685.67

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