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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,261.67, 55,566.23 and 24,346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,261.67, 55,566.23 and 24,346.23 is: 33,600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,261.67 : 55,566.23 = 24,346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,261.67/55,566.23 = 24,346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,261.67x = 55,566.23 × 24,346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,261.67x = 1,352,828,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,828,094.08/40,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,600.90

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