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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,251, 56,941.16 and 24,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,251, 56,941.16 and 24,484 is: 33,796.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,251 : 56,941.16 = 24,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,251/56,941.16 = 24,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,251x = 56,941.16 × 24,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,251x = 1,394,147,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,147,361.44/41,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,796.69

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