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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,319.60, 61,979.40 and 25,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,319.60, 61,979.40 and 25,573.20 is: 38,359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,319.60 : 61,979.40 = 25,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,319.60/61,979.40 = 25,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,319.60x = 61,979.40 × 25,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,319.60x = 1,585,011,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,011,592.08/41,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,359.80

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