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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,947.64, 55,149.84 and 24,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,947.64, 55,149.84 and 24,036 is: 33,182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,947.64 : 55,149.84 = 24,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,947.64/55,149.84 = 24,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,947.64x = 55,149.84 × 24,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,947.64x = 1,325,581,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,581,554.24/39,947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,182.98

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