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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,023.59, 55,231.12 and 24,104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,023.59, 55,231.12 and 24,104.93 is: 33,263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,023.59 : 55,231.12 = 24,104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,023.59/55,231.12 = 24,104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,023.59x = 55,231.12 × 24,104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,023.59x = 1,331,342,449.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,342,449.63/40,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,263.94

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