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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,744.46, 61,090.72 and 24,109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,744.46, 61,090.72 and 24,109.59 is: 36,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,744.46 : 61,090.72 = 24,109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,744.46/61,090.72 = 24,109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,744.46x = 61,090.72 × 24,109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,744.46x = 1,472,872,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,872,151.73/40,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,149.01

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