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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,029.83, 61,660.17 and 24,392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,029.83, 61,660.17 and 24,392.84 is: 36,657.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,029.83 : 61,660.17 = 24,392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,029.83/61,660.17 = 24,392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,029.83x = 61,660.17 × 24,392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,029.83x = 1,504,066,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,066,352.88/41,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,657.87

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