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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.76, 55,201.60 and 24,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.76, 55,201.60 and 24,090.24 is: 33,247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.76 : 55,201.60 = 24,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.76/55,201.60 = 24,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.76x = 55,201.60 × 24,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.76x = 1,329,819,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,819,792.38/39,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,247.36

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