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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,305.67, 55,626.32 and 24,389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,305.67, 55,626.32 and 24,389.77 is: 33,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,305.67 : 55,626.32 = 24,389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,305.67/55,626.32 = 24,389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,305.67x = 55,626.32 × 24,389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,305.67x = 1,356,712,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,712,750.67/40,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,660.60

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