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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,050.23, 60,057.11 and 21,325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,050.23, 60,057.11 and 21,325.46 is: 31,978.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,050.23 : 60,057.11 = 21,325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,050.23/60,057.11 = 21,325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,050.23x = 60,057.11 × 21,325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,050.23x = 1,280,745,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,745,250.05/40,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,978.48

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