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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,311.62, 61,814.34 and 24,680.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,311.62, 61,814.34 and 24,680.70 is: 36,929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,311.62 : 61,814.34 = 24,680.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,311.62/61,814.34 = 24,680.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,311.62x = 61,814.34 × 24,680.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,311.62x = 1,525,621,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,621,181.24/41,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,929.59

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