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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,825.08, 62,682.23 and 30,679.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,825.08, 62,682.23 and 30,679.58 is: 45,978.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,825.08 : 62,682.23 = 30,679.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,825.08/62,682.23 = 30,679.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,825.08x = 62,682.23 × 30,679.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,825.08x = 1,923,064,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,064,176.45/41,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,978.74

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