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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,737, 57,597.06 and 24,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,737, 57,597.06 and 24,073 is: 33,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,737 : 57,597.06 = 24,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,737/57,597.06 = 24,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,737x = 57,597.06 × 24,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,737x = 1,386,534,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,534,025.38/41,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,220.74

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