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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,265.80, 55,557.96 and 24,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,265.80, 55,557.96 and 24,349.90 is: 33,597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,265.80 : 55,557.96 = 24,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,265.80/55,557.96 = 24,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,265.80x = 55,557.96 × 24,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,265.80x = 1,352,830,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,830,770.20/40,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,597.51

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