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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,946, 57,885.68 and 24,042.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,946, 57,885.68 and 24,042.06 is: 33,178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,946 : 57,885.68 = 24,042.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,946/57,885.68 = 24,042.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,946x = 57,885.68 × 24,042.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,946x = 1,391,690,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,690,871.49/41,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,178.15

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