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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.68, 61,838.04 and 25,635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.68, 61,838.04 and 25,635.92 is: 38,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.68 : 61,838.04 = 25,635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.68/61,838.04 = 25,635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.68x = 61,838.04 × 25,635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.68x = 1,585,275,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,275,046.40/41,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,416.31

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