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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,431.62, 57,179.61 and 25,525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,431.62, 57,179.61 and 25,525.38 is: 35,227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,431.62 : 57,179.61 = 25,525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,431.62/57,179.61 = 25,525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,431.62x = 57,179.61 × 25,525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,431.62x = 1,459,531,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,531,273.50/41,431.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,227.47

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