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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,623.04, 62,358.96 and 24,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,623.04, 62,358.96 and 24,055.76 is: 36,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,623.04 : 62,358.96 = 24,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,623.04/62,358.96 = 24,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,623.04x = 62,358.96 × 24,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,623.04x = 1,500,092,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,092,175.61/41,623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,039.95

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