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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,364.60, 57,026.40 and 37,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,364.60, 57,026.40 and 37,161 is: 51,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,364.60 : 57,026.40 = 37,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,364.60/57,026.40 = 37,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,364.60x = 57,026.40 × 37,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,364.60x = 2,119,158,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,158,050.40/41,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,231.20

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