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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,996.85, 62,687.97 and 37,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,996.85, 62,687.97 and 37,014.72 is: 55,251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,996.85 : 62,687.97 = 37,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,996.85/62,687.97 = 37,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,996.85x = 62,687.97 × 37,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,996.85x = 2,320,377,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,377,656.92/41,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,251.23

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