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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,397.99, 61,778.85 and 36,969.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,397.99, 61,778.85 and 36,969.09 is: 55,169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,397.99 : 61,778.85 = 36,969.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,397.99/61,778.85 = 36,969.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,397.99x = 61,778.85 × 36,969.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,397.99x = 2,283,907,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,907,865.75/41,397.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,169.54

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