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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,269.83, 55,573.64 and 24,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,269.83, 55,573.64 and 24,131.82 is: 33,302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,269.83 : 55,573.64 = 24,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,269.83/55,573.64 = 24,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,269.83x = 55,573.64 × 24,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,269.83x = 1,341,092,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,092,956.57/40,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,302.68

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