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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,030.68, 60,049.14 and 23,392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,030.68, 60,049.14 and 23,392.44 is: 35,090.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,030.68 : 60,049.14 = 23,392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,030.68/60,049.14 = 23,392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,030.68x = 60,049.14 × 23,392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,030.68x = 1,404,695,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,695,904.50/40,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,090.48

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