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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,220.24, 56,878.76 and 24,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,220.24, 56,878.76 and 24,450 is: 33,737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,220.24 : 56,878.76 = 24,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,220.24/56,878.76 = 24,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,220.24x = 56,878.76 × 24,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,220.24x = 1,390,685,682
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,685,682/41,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,737.93

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