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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,147.43, 56,782.98 and 24,148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,147.43, 56,782.98 and 24,148.62 is: 33,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,147.43 : 56,782.98 = 24,148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,147.43/56,782.98 = 24,148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,147.43x = 56,782.98 × 24,148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,147.43x = 1,371,230,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,230,606.49/41,147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,324.82

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