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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,373.78, 61,592.70 and 41,127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,373.78, 61,592.70 and 41,127.74 is: 61,226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,373.78 : 61,592.70 = 41,127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,373.78/61,592.70 = 41,127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,373.78x = 61,592.70 × 41,127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,373.78x = 2,533,168,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,168,551.50/41,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,226.42

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