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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,744.39, 57,598.74 and 24,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,744.39, 57,598.74 and 24,741.14 is: 34,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,744.39 : 57,598.74 = 24,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,744.39/57,598.74 = 24,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,744.39x = 57,598.74 × 24,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,744.39x = 1,425,058,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,058,202.17/41,744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,137.72

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