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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,445.63, 62,183.97 and 24,817.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,445.63, 62,183.97 and 24,817.41 is: 37,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,445.63 : 62,183.97 = 24,817.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,445.63/62,183.97 = 24,817.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,445.63x = 62,183.97 × 24,817.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,445.63x = 1,543,245,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,245,078.92/41,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,235.41

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