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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,253, 56,943.90 and 24,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,253, 56,943.90 and 24,486 is: 33,799.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,253 : 56,943.90 = 24,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,253/56,943.90 = 24,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,253x = 56,943.90 × 24,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,253x = 1,394,328,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,328,335.40/41,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,799.44

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