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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,764.61, 56,255.74 and 24,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,764.61, 56,255.74 and 24,629.68 is: 33,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,764.61 : 56,255.74 = 24,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,764.61/56,255.74 = 24,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,764.61x = 56,255.74 × 24,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,764.61x = 1,385,560,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,560,469.94/40,764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,989.30

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