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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,272.13, 55,578.05 and 24,357.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,272.13, 55,578.05 and 24,357.25 is: 33,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,272.13 : 55,578.05 = 24,357.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,272.13/55,578.05 = 24,357.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,272.13x = 55,578.05 × 24,357.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,272.13x = 1,353,728,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,728,458.36/40,272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,614.52

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