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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,839.52, 57,682.68 and 35,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,839.52, 57,682.68 and 35,845.52 is: 49,418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,839.52 : 57,682.68 = 35,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,839.52/57,682.68 = 35,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,839.52x = 57,682.68 × 35,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,839.52x = 2,067,665,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,665,659.59/41,839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,418.96

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