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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,349.24, 57,062.34 and 24,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,349.24, 57,062.34 and 24,579 is: 33,919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,349.24 : 57,062.34 = 24,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,349.24/57,062.34 = 24,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,349.24x = 57,062.34 × 24,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,349.24x = 1,402,535,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,535,254.86/41,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,919.25

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