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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268, 56,952 and 24,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268, 56,952 and 24,273.12 is: 33,498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268 : 56,952 = 24,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268/56,952 = 24,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268x = 56,952 × 24,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268x = 1,382,402,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,402,730.24/41,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,498.18

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