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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,264.72, 56,946.48 and 24,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,264.72, 56,946.48 and 24,270.20 is: 33,493.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,264.72 : 56,946.48 = 24,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,264.72/56,946.48 = 24,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,264.72x = 56,946.48 × 24,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,264.72x = 1,382,102,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,102,458.90/41,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,493.56

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