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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,007.59, 84,026.96 and 24,420.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56,007.59, 84,026.96 and 24,420.41 is: 36,637.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56,007.59 : 84,026.96 = 24,420.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56,007.59/84,026.96 = 24,420.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56,007.59x = 84,026.96 × 24,420.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56,007.59x = 2,051,972,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,972,814.25/56,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,637.41

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