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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,036.14, 55,256.58 and 24,122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,036.14, 55,256.58 and 24,122.07 is: 33,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,036.14 : 55,256.58 = 24,122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,036.14/55,256.58 = 24,122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,036.14x = 55,256.58 × 24,122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,036.14x = 1,332,903,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,903,090.72/40,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,292.50

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