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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,998.60, 57,993.14 and 37,514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,998.60, 57,993.14 and 37,514.44 is: 51,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,998.60 : 57,993.14 = 37,514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,998.60/57,993.14 = 37,514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,998.60x = 57,993.14 × 37,514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,998.60x = 2,175,580,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,580,170.94/41,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,801.25

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