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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,035.71, 56,628.39 and 24,037.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,035.71, 56,628.39 and 24,037.86 is: 33,171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,035.71 : 56,628.39 = 24,037.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,035.71/56,628.39 = 24,037.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,035.71x = 56,628.39 × 24,037.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,035.71x = 1,361,225,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,225,310.85/41,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,171.73

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