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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,179.98, 61,838.31 and 25,696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,179.98, 61,838.31 and 25,696.02 is: 38,586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,179.98 : 61,838.31 = 25,696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,179.98/61,838.31 = 25,696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,179.98x = 61,838.31 × 25,696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,179.98x = 1,588,998,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,998,450.53/41,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,586.67

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