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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,051.68, 55,285.92 and 24,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,051.68, 55,285.92 and 24,136.80 is: 33,317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,051.68 : 55,285.92 = 24,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,051.68/55,285.92 = 24,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,051.68x = 55,285.92 × 24,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,051.68x = 1,334,425,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,425,193.86/40,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,317.58

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