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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,731.28, 62,709.56 and 39,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,731.28, 62,709.56 and 39,074 is: 58,716.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,731.28 : 62,709.56 = 39,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,731.28/62,709.56 = 39,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,731.28x = 62,709.56 × 39,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,731.28x = 2,450,313,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,313,347.44/41,731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,716.47

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