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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,789.68, 57,543.62 and 36,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,789.68, 57,543.62 and 36,114 is: 49,728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,789.68 : 57,543.62 = 36,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,789.68/57,543.62 = 36,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,789.68x = 57,543.62 × 36,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,789.68x = 2,078,130,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,130,292.68/41,789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,728.31

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