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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,759.36, 57,629.76 and 24,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,759.36, 57,629.76 and 24,992 is: 34,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,759.36 : 57,629.76 = 24,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,759.36/57,629.76 = 24,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,759.36x = 57,629.76 × 24,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,759.36x = 1,440,282,961.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,282,961.92/41,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,490.06

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