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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,009.95, 56,573.71 and 24,014.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,009.95, 56,573.71 and 24,014.53 is: 33,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,009.95 : 56,573.71 = 24,014.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,009.95/56,573.71 = 24,014.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,009.95x = 56,573.71 × 24,014.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,009.95x = 1,358,591,056.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,591,056.01/41,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,128.33

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