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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.52, 55,196.64 and 24,082.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.52, 55,196.64 and 24,082.64 is: 33,234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.52 : 55,196.64 = 24,082.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.52/55,196.64 = 24,082.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.52x = 55,196.64 × 24,082.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.52x = 1,329,280,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,280,810.33/39,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,234.08

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