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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,049.10, 60,055.43 and 21,324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,049.10, 60,055.43 and 21,324.33 is: 31,976.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,049.10 : 60,055.43 = 21,324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,049.10/60,055.43 = 21,324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,049.10x = 60,055.43 × 21,324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,049.10x = 1,280,641,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,641,700.99/40,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,976.79

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