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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,968.55, 55,122.72 and 24,050.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,968.55, 55,122.72 and 24,050.02 is: 33,168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,968.55 : 55,122.72 = 24,050.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,968.55/55,122.72 = 24,050.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,968.55x = 55,122.72 × 24,050.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,968.55x = 1,325,702,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,702,518.45/39,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,168.64

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