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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,205.40, 61,865.70 and 25,653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,205.40, 61,865.70 and 25,653.40 is: 38,515.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,205.40 : 61,865.70 = 25,653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,205.40/61,865.70 = 25,653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,205.40x = 61,865.70 × 25,653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,205.40x = 1,587,065,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,065,548.38/41,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,515.96

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