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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,752.36, 62,304.85 and 37,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,752.36, 62,304.85 and 37,321 is: 55,692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,752.36 : 62,304.85 = 37,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,752.36/62,304.85 = 37,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,752.36x = 62,304.85 × 37,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,752.36x = 2,325,279,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,279,306.85/41,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,692.16

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