Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,929.04, 56,482.08 and 24,162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,929.04, 56,482.08 and 24,162 is: 33,343.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,929.04 : 56,482.08 = 24,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,929.04/56,482.08 = 24,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,929.04x = 56,482.08 × 24,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,929.04x = 1,364,720,016.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,364,720,016.96/40,929.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,343.56
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