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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,244.61, 56,916.97 and 24,250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,244.61, 56,916.97 and 24,250.81 is: 33,465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,244.61 : 56,916.97 = 24,250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,244.61/56,916.97 = 24,250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,244.61x = 56,916.97 × 24,250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,244.61x = 1,380,282,625.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,282,625.25/41,244.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,465.77

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