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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,991.28, 57,946.96 and 24,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,991.28, 57,946.96 and 24,085.20 is: 33,237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,991.28 : 57,946.96 = 24,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,991.28/57,946.96 = 24,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,991.28x = 57,946.96 × 24,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,991.28x = 1,395,664,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,664,120.99/41,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,237.00

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