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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,750.89, 61,168.25 and 24,966.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,750.89, 61,168.25 and 24,966.82 is: 37,475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,750.89 : 61,168.25 = 24,966.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,750.89/61,168.25 = 24,966.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,750.89x = 61,168.25 × 24,966.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,750.89x = 1,527,176,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,176,687.47/40,750.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,475.91

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