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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,395.74, 61,775.49 and 36,966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,395.74, 61,775.49 and 36,966.84 is: 55,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,395.74 : 61,775.49 = 36,966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,395.74/61,775.49 = 36,966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,395.74x = 61,775.49 × 36,966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,395.74x = 2,283,644,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,644,654.75/41,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,166.18

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