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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,005.81, 60,016.55 and 33,477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,005.81, 60,016.55 and 33,477.48 is: 50,222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,005.81 : 60,016.55 = 33,477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,005.81/60,016.55 = 33,477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,005.81x = 60,016.55 × 33,477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,005.81x = 2,009,202,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,202,684.91/40,005.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,222.77

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