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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,805.42, 57,687.66 and 24,806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,805.42, 57,687.66 and 24,806.73 is: 34,231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,805.42 : 57,687.66 = 24,806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,805.42/57,687.66 = 24,806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,805.42x = 57,687.66 × 24,806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,805.42x = 1,431,042,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,042,205.95/41,805.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,231.02

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