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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,190, 56,842.52 and 24,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,190, 56,842.52 and 24,437.36 is: 33,723.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,190 : 56,842.52 = 24,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,190/56,842.52 = 24,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,190x = 56,842.52 × 24,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,190x = 1,389,081,124.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,081,124.55/41,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,723.75

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