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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,973.39, 62,652.99 and 36,991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,973.39, 62,652.99 and 36,991.28 is: 55,216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,973.39 : 62,652.99 = 36,991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,973.39/62,652.99 = 36,991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,973.39x = 62,652.99 × 36,991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,973.39x = 2,317,614,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,614,591.28/41,973.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,216.28

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