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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,168.52, 55,433.98 and 24,249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,168.52, 55,433.98 and 24,249.86 is: 33,465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,168.52 : 55,433.98 = 24,249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,168.52/55,433.98 = 24,249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,168.52x = 55,433.98 × 24,249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,168.52x = 1,344,266,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,266,254.24/40,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,465.67

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