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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,316.72, 56,998.74 and 24,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,316.72, 56,998.74 and 24,540 is: 33,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,316.72 : 56,998.74 = 24,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,316.72/56,998.74 = 24,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,316.72x = 56,998.74 × 24,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,316.72x = 1,398,749,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,749,079.60/41,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,854.31

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