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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,162.77, 61,602 and 25,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,162.77, 61,602 and 25,361.70 is: 37,954.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,162.77 : 61,602 = 25,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,162.77/61,602 = 25,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,162.77x = 61,602 × 25,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,162.77x = 1,562,331,443.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,331,443.40/41,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,954.96

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