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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,049.24, 56,645.10 and 24,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,049.24, 56,645.10 and 24,279 is: 33,503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,049.24 : 56,645.10 = 24,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,049.24/56,645.10 = 24,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,049.24x = 56,645.10 × 24,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,049.24x = 1,375,286,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,286,382.90/41,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,503.33

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