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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,302.95, 61,960.91 and 24,681.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,302.95, 61,960.91 and 24,681.75 is: 37,026.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,302.95 : 61,960.91 = 24,681.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,302.95/61,960.91 = 24,681.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,302.95x = 61,960.91 × 24,681.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,302.95x = 1,529,303,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,303,690.39/41,302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,026.50

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