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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,673.72, 57,491.46 and 24,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,673.72, 57,491.46 and 24,897 is: 34,346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,673.72 : 57,491.46 = 24,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,673.72/57,491.46 = 24,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,673.72x = 57,491.46 × 24,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,673.72x = 1,431,364,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,364,879.62/41,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,346.94

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