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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,570.60, 62,355.90 and 34,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,570.60, 62,355.90 and 34,183.40 is: 51,275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,570.60 : 62,355.90 = 34,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,570.60/62,355.90 = 34,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,570.60x = 62,355.90 × 34,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,570.60x = 2,131,536,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,536,672.06/41,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,275.10

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