Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,422.24, 57,179.36 and 24,652
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 41,422.24, 57,179.36 and 24,652 is: 34,029.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,422.24 : 57,179.36 = 24,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,422.24/57,179.36 = 24,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,422.24x = 57,179.36 × 24,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,422.24x = 1,409,585,582.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,409,585,582.72/41,422.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,029.68
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