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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,064.33, 61,711.92 and 24,427.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,064.33, 61,711.92 and 24,427.38 is: 36,709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,064.33 : 61,711.92 = 24,427.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,064.33/61,711.92 = 24,427.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,064.33x = 61,711.92 × 24,427.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,064.33x = 1,507,460,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,460,520.37/41,064.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,709.73

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