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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,028.33, 56,637.98 and 24,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,028.33, 56,637.98 and 24,030.21 is: 33,172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,028.33 : 56,637.98 = 24,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,028.33/56,637.98 = 24,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,028.33x = 56,637.98 × 24,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,028.33x = 1,361,022,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,022,553.38/41,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,172.75

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