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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,451, 62,238.78 and 24,885.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,451, 62,238.78 and 24,885.15 is: 37,365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,451 : 62,238.78 = 24,885.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,451/62,238.78 = 24,885.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,451x = 62,238.78 × 24,885.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,451x = 1,548,821,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,821,376.12/41,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,365.11

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