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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,480.70, 62,221.05 and 24,891.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,480.70, 62,221.05 and 24,891.90 is: 37,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,480.70 : 62,221.05 = 24,891.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,480.70/62,221.05 = 24,891.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,480.70x = 62,221.05 × 24,891.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,480.70x = 1,548,800,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,800,154.50/41,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,337.85

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