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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.06, 56,947.39 and 24,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.06, 56,947.39 and 24,271.02 is: 33,494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.06 : 56,947.39 = 24,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.06/56,947.39 = 24,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.06x = 56,947.39 × 24,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.06x = 1,382,170,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,170,956.90/41,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,494.13

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