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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,082.24, 60,093 and 24,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,082.24, 60,093 and 24,284 is: 36,407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,082.24 : 60,093 = 24,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,082.24/60,093 = 24,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,082.24x = 60,093 × 24,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,082.24x = 1,459,298,412
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,298,412/40,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,407.61

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