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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,028.52, 56,627.46 and 24,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,028.52, 56,627.46 and 24,034.60 is: 33,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,028.52 : 56,627.46 = 24,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,028.52/56,627.46 = 24,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,028.52x = 56,627.46 × 24,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,028.52x = 1,361,018,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,018,350.12/41,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,172.49

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