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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.68, 61,839.54 and 25,636.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.68, 61,839.54 and 25,636.92 is: 38,417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.68 : 61,839.54 = 25,636.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.68/61,839.54 = 25,636.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.68x = 61,839.54 × 25,636.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.68x = 1,585,375,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,375,339.82/41,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,417.81

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