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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.21, 55,209.10 and 24,089.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.21, 55,209.10 and 24,089.98 is: 33,222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.21 : 55,209.10 = 24,089.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.21/55,209.10 = 24,089.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.21x = 55,209.10 × 24,089.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.21x = 1,329,986,114.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,986,114.82/40,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,222.07

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