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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,256.13, 56,932.68 and 24,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,256.13, 56,932.68 and 24,262.24 is: 33,481.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,256.13 : 56,932.68 = 24,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,256.13/56,932.68 = 24,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,256.13x = 56,932.68 × 24,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,256.13x = 1,381,314,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,314,346.00/41,256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,481.43

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