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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,333.09, 61,997.42 and 24,245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,333.09, 61,997.42 and 24,245.49 is: 36,366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,333.09 : 61,997.42 = 24,245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,333.09/61,997.42 = 24,245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,333.09x = 61,997.42 × 24,245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,333.09x = 1,503,157,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,157,705.41/41,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,366.93

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