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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,991.97, 56,569.67 and 24,006.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,991.97, 56,569.67 and 24,006.27 is: 33,129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,991.97 : 56,569.67 = 24,006.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,991.97/56,569.67 = 24,006.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,991.97x = 56,569.67 × 24,006.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,991.97x = 1,358,026,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,026,771.83/40,991.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,129.09

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