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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,951.64, 55,155.36 and 24,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,951.64, 55,155.36 and 24,040 is: 33,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,951.64 : 55,155.36 = 24,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,951.64/55,155.36 = 24,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,951.64x = 55,155.36 × 24,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,951.64x = 1,325,934,854.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,934,854.40/39,951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,188.50

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