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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,163.79, 55,425.24 and 24,248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,163.79, 55,425.24 and 24,248.91 is: 33,463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,163.79 : 55,425.24 = 24,248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,163.79/55,425.24 = 24,248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,163.79x = 55,425.24 × 24,248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,163.79x = 1,344,001,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,001,656.49/40,163.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,463.02

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