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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.73, 60,069.28 and 17,844.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.73, 60,069.28 and 17,844.79 is: 26,775.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.73 : 60,069.28 = 17,844.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.73/60,069.28 = 17,844.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.73x = 60,069.28 × 17,844.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.73x = 1,071,923,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,923,687.05/40,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,775.51

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