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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,469.13, 62,278.71 and 38,131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,469.13, 62,278.71 and 38,131.30 is: 57,265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,469.13 : 62,278.71 = 38,131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,469.13/62,278.71 = 38,131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,469.13x = 62,278.71 × 38,131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,469.13x = 2,374,768,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,768,174.62/41,469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,265.93

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