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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,529.92, 57,318.72 and 24,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,529.92, 57,318.72 and 24,764 is: 34,178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,529.92 : 57,318.72 = 24,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,529.92/57,318.72 = 24,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,529.92x = 57,318.72 × 24,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,529.92x = 1,419,440,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,440,782.08/41,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,178.75

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