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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,211.25, 56,863.92 and 24,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,211.25, 56,863.92 and 24,218.26 is: 33,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,211.25 : 56,863.92 = 24,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,211.25/56,863.92 = 24,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,211.25x = 56,863.92 × 24,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,211.25x = 1,377,145,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,145,147.84/41,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,416.73

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