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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,503.70, 62,320.35 and 24,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,503.70, 62,320.35 and 24,007.70 is: 36,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,503.70 : 62,320.35 = 24,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,503.70/62,320.35 = 24,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,503.70x = 62,320.35 × 24,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,503.70x = 1,496,168,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,168,266.70/41,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.03

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