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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,591.16, 62,327.76 and 32,187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,591.16, 62,327.76 and 32,187.41 is: 48,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,591.16 : 62,327.76 = 32,187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,591.16/62,327.76 = 32,187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,591.16x = 62,327.76 × 32,187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,591.16x = 2,006,169,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,169,165.50/41,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,235.47

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