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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,453, 62,241.78 and 24,887.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,453, 62,241.78 and 24,887.15 is: 37,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,453 : 62,241.78 = 24,887.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,453/62,241.78 = 24,887.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,453x = 62,241.78 × 24,887.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,453x = 1,549,020,515.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,020,515.13/41,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,368.12

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