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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,990.24, 55,169.10 and 24,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,990.24, 55,169.10 and 24,065.64 is: 33,200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,990.24 : 55,169.10 = 24,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,990.24/55,169.10 = 24,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,990.24x = 55,169.10 × 24,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,990.24x = 1,327,679,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,679,699.72/39,990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,200.09

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