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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,359.60, 62,039.40 and 25,613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,359.60, 62,039.40 and 25,613.20 is: 38,419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,359.60 : 62,039.40 = 25,613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,359.60/62,039.40 = 25,613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,359.60x = 62,039.40 × 25,613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,359.60x = 1,589,027,560.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,027,560.08/41,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,419.80

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