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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,565.84, 62,629.28 and 34,332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,565.84, 62,629.28 and 34,332.36 is: 51,730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,565.84 : 62,629.28 = 34,332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,565.84/62,629.28 = 34,332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,565.84x = 62,629.28 × 34,332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,565.84x = 2,150,210,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,210,987.50/41,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,730.24

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