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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,057.21, 60,146.97 and 33,897.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,057.21, 60,146.97 and 33,897.97 is: 50,898.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,057.21 : 60,146.97 = 33,897.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,057.21/60,146.97 = 33,897.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,057.21x = 60,146.97 × 33,897.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,057.21x = 2,038,860,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,860,184.65/40,057.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,898.71

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