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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,744.80, 61,117.20 and 24,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,744.80, 61,117.20 and 24,998.40 is: 37,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,744.80 : 61,117.20 = 24,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,744.80/61,117.20 = 24,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,744.80x = 61,117.20 × 24,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,744.80x = 1,527,832,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,832,212.48/40,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,497.60

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