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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,966.94, 62,862.59 and 25,318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,966.94, 62,862.59 and 25,318.18 is: 37,924.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,966.94 : 62,862.59 = 25,318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,966.94/62,862.59 = 25,318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,966.94x = 62,862.59 × 25,318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,966.94x = 1,591,566,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,566,510.76/41,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,924.29

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