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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,016.14, 61,385.28 and 25,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,016.14, 61,385.28 and 25,231.16 is: 37,761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,016.14 : 61,385.28 = 25,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,016.14/61,385.28 = 25,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,016.14x = 61,385.28 × 25,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,016.14x = 1,548,821,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,821,514.40/41,016.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,761.27

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