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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,575.70, 62,363.55 and 24,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,575.70, 62,363.55 and 24,986.90 is: 37,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,575.70 : 62,363.55 = 24,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,575.70/62,363.55 = 24,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,575.70x = 62,363.55 × 24,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,575.70x = 1,558,271,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,271,787.50/41,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,480.35

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