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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,149.26, 55,407.41 and 24,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,149.26, 55,407.41 and 24,230.60 is: 33,439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,149.26 : 55,407.41 = 24,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,149.26/55,407.41 = 24,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,149.26x = 55,407.41 × 24,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,149.26x = 1,342,554,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,554,788.75/40,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,439.09

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