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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,266.73, 56,948.33 and 24,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,266.73, 56,948.33 and 24,271.70 is: 33,495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,266.73 : 56,948.33 = 24,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,266.73/56,948.33 = 24,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,266.73x = 56,948.33 × 24,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,266.73x = 1,382,232,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,232,598.04/41,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,495.08

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