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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,751.36, 62,303.36 and 37,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,751.36, 62,303.36 and 37,320 is: 55,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,751.36 : 62,303.36 = 37,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,751.36/62,303.36 = 37,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,751.36x = 62,303.36 × 37,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,751.36x = 2,325,161,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,161,395.20/41,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,690.67

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