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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,244, 56,931.48 and 24,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,244, 56,931.48 and 24,477 is: 33,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,244 : 56,931.48 = 24,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,244/56,931.48 = 24,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,244x = 56,931.48 × 24,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,244x = 1,393,511,835.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,511,835.96/41,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,787.02

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