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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,452, 62,240.28 and 24,886.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,452, 62,240.28 and 24,886.15 is: 37,366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,452 : 62,240.28 = 24,886.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,452/62,240.28 = 24,886.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,452x = 62,240.28 × 24,886.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,452x = 1,548,920,944.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,920,944.12/41,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,366.62

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