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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,270.06, 55,563.72 and 24,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,270.06, 55,563.72 and 24,354.16 is: 33,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,270.06 : 55,563.72 = 24,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,270.06/55,563.72 = 24,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,270.06x = 55,563.72 × 24,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,270.06x = 1,353,207,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,207,727.08/40,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,603.32

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