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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,751.59, 57,583.72 and 36,705.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,751.59, 57,583.72 and 36,705.09 is: 50,623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,751.59 : 57,583.72 = 36,705.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,751.59/57,583.72 = 36,705.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,751.59x = 57,583.72 × 36,705.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,751.59x = 2,113,615,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,615,625.13/41,751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,623.60

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