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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,762.76, 56,261.94 and 24,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,762.76, 56,261.94 and 24,005.48 is: 33,133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,762.76 : 56,261.94 = 24,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,762.76/56,261.94 = 24,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,762.76x = 56,261.94 × 24,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,762.76x = 1,350,594,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,594,875.43/40,762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,133.06

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