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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.98, 62,903.52 and 25,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.98, 62,903.52 and 25,319.52 is: 37,941.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.98 : 62,903.52 = 25,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.98/62,903.52 = 25,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.98x = 62,903.52 × 25,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.98x = 1,592,686,932.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,686,932.71/41,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,941.01

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