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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,977.62, 57,926.88 and 24,071.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,977.62, 57,926.88 and 24,071.76 is: 33,217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,977.62 : 57,926.88 = 24,071.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,977.62/57,926.88 = 24,071.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,977.62x = 57,926.88 × 24,071.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,977.62x = 1,394,401,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,401,952.91/41,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,217.75

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