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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977, 57,940.47 and 33,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977, 57,940.47 and 33,537.88 is: 46,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977 : 57,940.47 = 33,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977/57,940.47 = 33,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977x = 57,940.47 × 33,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977x = 1,943,200,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,200,530.00/41,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,292.03

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