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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,904, 62,845.64 and 25,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,904, 62,845.64 and 25,041.84 is: 37,556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,904 : 62,845.64 = 25,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,904/62,845.64 = 25,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,904x = 62,845.64 × 25,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,904x = 1,573,770,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,770,461.58/41,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,556.57

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