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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,774.26, 62,651.76 and 24,912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,774.26, 62,651.76 and 24,912.02 is: 37,362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,774.26 : 62,651.76 = 24,912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,774.26/62,651.76 = 24,912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,774.26x = 62,651.76 × 24,912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,774.26x = 1,560,781,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,781,898.16/41,774.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,362.29

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