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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,588.68, 62,289.60 and 32,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,588.68, 62,289.60 and 32,162.44 is: 48,171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,588.68 : 62,289.60 = 32,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,588.68/62,289.60 = 32,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,588.68x = 62,289.60 × 32,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,588.68x = 2,003,385,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,385,522.62/41,588.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,171.41

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