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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,873.59, 61,309.95 and 24,221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,873.59, 61,309.95 and 24,221.61 is: 36,332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,873.59 : 61,309.95 = 24,221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,873.59/61,309.95 = 24,221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,873.59x = 61,309.95 × 24,221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,873.59x = 1,485,025,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,025,698.02/40,873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,332.16

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