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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,364.28, 55,693.98 and 24,449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,364.28, 55,693.98 and 24,449.40 is: 33,734.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,364.28 : 55,693.98 = 24,449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,364.28/55,693.98 = 24,449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,364.28x = 55,693.98 × 24,449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,364.28x = 1,361,684,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,684,394.61/40,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,734.89

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