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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,030.83, 55,247.04 and 24,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,030.83, 55,247.04 and 24,114.94 is: 33,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,030.83 : 55,247.04 = 24,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,030.83/55,247.04 = 24,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,030.83x = 55,247.04 × 24,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,030.83x = 1,332,278,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,278,916.66/40,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,281.32

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