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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.76, 62,639.22 and 38,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.76, 62,639.22 and 38,251.76 is: 57,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.76 : 62,639.22 = 38,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.76/62,639.22 = 38,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.76x = 62,639.22 × 38,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.76x = 2,396,060,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,060,410.03/41,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,079.28

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