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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,316.24, 57,016.80 and 24,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,316.24, 57,016.80 and 24,546 is: 33,873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,316.24 : 57,016.80 = 24,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,316.24/57,016.80 = 24,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,316.24x = 57,016.80 × 24,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,316.24x = 1,399,534,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,534,372.80/41,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,873.71

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