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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,317.12, 61,822.52 and 24,686.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,317.12, 61,822.52 and 24,686.24 is: 36,937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,317.12 : 61,822.52 = 24,686.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,317.12/61,822.52 = 24,686.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,317.12x = 61,822.52 × 24,686.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,317.12x = 1,526,165,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,165,566.12/41,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,937.85

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