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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,026.75, 61,558.58 and 25,255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,026.75, 61,558.58 and 25,255.75 is: 37,894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,026.75 : 61,558.58 = 25,255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,026.75/61,558.58 = 25,255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,026.75x = 61,558.58 × 25,255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,026.75x = 1,554,708,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,708,131.50/41,026.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,894.98

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