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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,992.84, 61,411.48 and 24,317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,992.84, 61,411.48 and 24,317.64 is: 36,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,992.84 : 61,411.48 = 24,317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,992.84/61,411.48 = 24,317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,992.84x = 61,411.48 × 24,317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,992.84x = 1,493,382,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,382,262.51/40,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,430.32

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