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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.32, 55,218.24 and 24,085.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.32, 55,218.24 and 24,085.68 is: 33,251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.32 : 55,218.24 = 24,085.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.32/55,218.24 = 24,085.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.32x = 55,218.24 × 24,085.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.32x = 1,329,968,858.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,968,858.80/39,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,251.45

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