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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,717.88, 62,558.11 and 24,858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,717.88, 62,558.11 and 24,858.82 is: 37,277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,717.88 : 62,558.11 = 24,858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,717.88/62,558.11 = 24,858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,717.88x = 62,558.11 × 24,858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,717.88x = 1,555,120,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,120,796.03/41,717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,277.08

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