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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,703, 57,550.55 and 24,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,703, 57,550.55 and 24,936 is: 34,411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,703 : 57,550.55 = 24,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,703/57,550.55 = 24,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,703x = 57,550.55 × 24,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,703x = 1,435,080,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,080,390.12/41,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,411.92

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