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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,029.84, 60,023.52 and 20,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,029.84, 60,023.52 and 20,017.44 is: 30,015.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,029.84 : 60,023.52 = 20,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,029.84/60,023.52 = 20,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,029.84x = 60,023.52 × 20,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,029.84x = 1,201,517,210.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,517,210.19/40,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,015.54

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