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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,381.31, 62,035.05 and 34,418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,381.31, 62,035.05 and 34,418.45 is: 51,596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,381.31 : 62,035.05 = 34,418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,381.31/62,035.05 = 34,418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,381.31x = 62,035.05 × 34,418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,381.31x = 2,135,149,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,149,956.50/41,381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,596.96

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