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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.42, 55,197.36 and 24,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.42, 55,197.36 and 24,086 is: 33,240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.42 : 55,197.36 = 24,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.42/55,197.36 = 24,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.42x = 55,197.36 × 24,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.42x = 1,329,483,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,483,612.96/39,996.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,240.07

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