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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,217.08, 56,879.97 and 24,221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,217.08, 56,879.97 and 24,221.70 is: 33,426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,217.08 : 56,879.97 = 24,221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,217.08/56,879.97 = 24,221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,217.08x = 56,879.97 × 24,221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,217.08x = 1,377,729,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,729,569.35/41,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,426.18

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