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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,954.64, 55,159.50 and 24,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,954.64, 55,159.50 and 24,043 is: 33,192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,954.64 : 55,159.50 = 24,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,954.64/55,159.50 = 24,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,954.64x = 55,159.50 × 24,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,954.64x = 1,326,199,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,199,858.50/39,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,192.64

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