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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,040.93, 59,971.19 and 31,084.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,040.93, 59,971.19 and 31,084.97 is: 46,557.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,040.93 : 59,971.19 = 31,084.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,040.93/59,971.19 = 31,084.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,040.93x = 59,971.19 × 31,084.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,040.93x = 1,864,202,186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,202,186.73/40,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,557.41

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