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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.84, 61,842.59 and 24,384.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.84, 61,842.59 and 24,384.49 is: 36,540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.84 : 61,842.59 = 24,384.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.84/61,842.59 = 24,384.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.84x = 61,842.59 × 24,384.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.84x = 1,508,000,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,000,180.21/41,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,540.89

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