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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,476.89, 62,215.26 and 33,117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,476.89, 62,215.26 and 33,117.75 is: 49,676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,476.89 : 62,215.26 = 33,117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,476.89/62,215.26 = 33,117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,476.89x = 62,215.26 × 33,117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,476.89x = 2,060,429,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,429,426.87/41,476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,676.57

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