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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,281.70, 56,965.59 and 24,286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,281.70, 56,965.59 and 24,286.62 is: 33,513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,281.70 : 56,965.59 = 24,286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,281.70/56,965.59 = 24,286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,281.70x = 56,965.59 × 24,286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,281.70x = 1,383,501,637.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,501,637.41/41,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,513.68

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