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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,960.12, 55,148.58 and 24,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,960.12, 55,148.58 and 24,042 is: 33,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,960.12 : 55,148.58 = 24,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,960.12/55,148.58 = 24,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,960.12x = 55,148.58 × 24,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,960.12x = 1,325,882,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,882,160.36/39,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,180.13

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