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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,030.21, 55,204.96 and 24,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,030.21, 55,204.96 and 24,086.98 is: 33,217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,030.21 : 55,204.96 = 24,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,030.21/55,204.96 = 24,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,030.21x = 55,204.96 × 24,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,030.21x = 1,329,720,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,720,767.42/40,030.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,217.93

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