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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,255.70, 60,383.55 and 24,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,255.70, 60,383.55 and 24,682.10 is: 37,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,255.70 : 60,383.55 = 24,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,255.70/60,383.55 = 24,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,255.70x = 60,383.55 × 24,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,255.70x = 1,490,392,819.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,392,819.46/40,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,023.15

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