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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,358.84, 56,931.14 and 36,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,358.84, 56,931.14 and 36,044.44 is: 49,615.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,358.84 : 56,931.14 = 36,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,358.84/56,931.14 = 36,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,358.84x = 56,931.14 × 36,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,358.84x = 2,052,051,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,051,059.86/41,358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,615.78

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