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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,724.46, 62,567.96 and 24,865.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,724.46, 62,567.96 and 24,865.42 is: 37,286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,724.46 : 62,567.96 = 24,865.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,724.46/62,567.96 = 24,865.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,724.46x = 62,567.96 × 24,865.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,724.46x = 1,555,778,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,778,603.94/41,724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,286.97

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