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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,719.68, 62,671.68 and 32,503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,719.68, 62,671.68 and 32,503.68 is: 48,827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,719.68 : 62,671.68 = 32,503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,719.68/62,671.68 = 32,503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,719.68x = 62,671.68 × 32,503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,719.68x = 2,037,060,231.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,060,231.78/41,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,827.32

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