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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,158.45, 60,171.98 and 24,315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,158.45, 60,171.98 and 24,315.48 is: 36,433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,158.45 : 60,171.98 = 24,315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,158.45/60,171.98 = 24,315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,158.45x = 60,171.98 × 24,315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,158.45x = 1,463,110,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,110,454.67/40,158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,433.44

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