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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,541.70, 62,332.88 and 25,742.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,541.70, 62,332.88 and 25,742.50 is: 38,626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,541.70 : 62,332.88 = 25,742.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,541.70/62,332.88 = 25,742.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,541.70x = 62,332.88 × 25,742.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,541.70x = 1,604,604,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,604,163.40/41,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,626.35

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