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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,011.58, 55,208.28 and 24,097.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,011.58, 55,208.28 and 24,097.06 is: 33,249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,011.58 : 55,208.28 = 24,097.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,011.58/55,208.28 = 24,097.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,011.58x = 55,208.28 × 24,097.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,011.58x = 1,330,357,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,357,235.66/40,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,249.31

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