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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,305.07, 56,996.13 and 24,305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,305.07, 56,996.13 and 24,305.57 is: 33,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,305.07 : 56,996.13 = 24,305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,305.07/56,996.13 = 24,305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,305.07x = 56,996.13 × 24,305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,305.07x = 1,385,323,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,323,427.44/41,305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,538.82

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