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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,921.98, 62,803.75 and 24,773.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,921.98, 62,803.75 and 24,773.71 is: 37,113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,921.98 : 62,803.75 = 24,773.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,921.98/62,803.75 = 24,773.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,921.98x = 62,803.75 × 24,773.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,921.98x = 1,555,881,889.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,881,889.41/41,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,113.75

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