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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,982, 62,909.52 and 25,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,982, 62,909.52 and 25,323.52 is: 37,946.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,982 : 62,909.52 = 25,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,982/62,909.52 = 25,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,982x = 62,909.52 × 25,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,982x = 1,593,090,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,090,487.91/41,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,946.99

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