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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,805.70, 62,708.55 and 25,216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,805.70, 62,708.55 and 25,216.90 is: 37,825.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,805.70 : 62,708.55 = 25,216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,805.70/62,708.55 = 25,216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,805.70x = 62,708.55 × 25,216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,805.70x = 1,581,315,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,315,234.50/41,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,825.35

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