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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,774.24, 56,263.44 and 24,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,774.24, 56,263.44 and 24,004 is: 33,122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,774.24 : 56,263.44 = 24,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,774.24/56,263.44 = 24,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,774.24x = 56,263.44 × 24,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,774.24x = 1,350,547,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,547,613.76/40,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,122.57

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