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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,794.21, 62,707.31 and 25,166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,794.21, 62,707.31 and 25,166.13 is: 37,758.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,794.21 : 62,707.31 = 25,166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,794.21/62,707.31 = 25,166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,794.21x = 62,707.31 × 25,166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,794.21x = 1,578,100,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,100,315.41/41,794.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,758.83

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