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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,031.64, 60,047.46 and 10,449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,031.64, 60,047.46 and 10,449.22 is: 15,673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,031.64 : 60,047.46 = 10,449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,031.64/60,047.46 = 10,449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,031.64x = 60,047.46 × 10,449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,031.64x = 627,448,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,448,969.86/40,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.83

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