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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,027.61, 56,619.09 and 24,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,027.61, 56,619.09 and 24,042.72 is: 33,179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,027.61 : 56,619.09 = 24,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,027.61/56,619.09 = 24,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,027.61x = 56,619.09 × 24,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,027.61x = 1,361,276,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,276,927.52/41,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,179.53

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