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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,975.39, 62,655.99 and 36,993.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,975.39, 62,655.99 and 36,993.29 is: 55,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,975.39 : 62,655.99 = 36,993.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,975.39/62,655.99 = 36,993.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,975.39x = 62,655.99 × 36,993.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,975.39x = 2,317,851,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,851,023.34/41,975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,219.28

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