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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,663.94, 57,523.06 and 37,179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,663.94, 57,523.06 and 37,179.98 is: 51,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,663.94 : 57,523.06 = 37,179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,663.94/57,523.06 = 37,179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,663.94x = 57,523.06 × 37,179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,663.94x = 2,138,706,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,706,220.34/41,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,332.31

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