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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,920.98, 62,802.25 and 24,772.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,920.98, 62,802.25 and 24,772.71 is: 37,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,920.98 : 62,802.25 = 24,772.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,920.98/62,802.25 = 24,772.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,920.98x = 62,802.25 × 24,772.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,920.98x = 1,555,781,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,781,926.60/41,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,112.25

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