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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,152.28, 55,408.44 and 24,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,152.28, 55,408.44 and 24,233.08 is: 33,440.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,152.28 : 55,408.44 = 24,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,152.28/55,408.44 = 24,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,152.28x = 55,408.44 × 24,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,152.28x = 1,342,717,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,717,159.20/40,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,440.62

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