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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,180.73, 55,410.94 and 24,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,180.73, 55,410.94 and 24,045.30 is: 33,159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,180.73 : 55,410.94 = 24,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,180.73/55,410.94 = 24,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,180.73x = 55,410.94 × 24,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,180.73x = 1,332,372,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,372,675.58/40,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,159.49

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