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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,666.72, 57,481.80 and 24,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,666.72, 57,481.80 and 24,890 is: 34,337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,666.72 : 57,481.80 = 24,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,666.72/57,481.80 = 24,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,666.72x = 57,481.80 × 24,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,666.72x = 1,430,722,002
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,722,002/41,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,337.28

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