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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,664.72, 57,479.04 and 24,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,664.72, 57,479.04 and 24,888 is: 34,334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,664.72 : 57,479.04 = 24,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,664.72/57,479.04 = 24,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,664.72x = 57,479.04 × 24,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,664.72x = 1,430,538,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,538,347.52/41,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,334.52

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