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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,060.69, 55,253.68 and 33,721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,060.69, 55,253.68 and 33,721.16 is: 46,509.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,060.69 : 55,253.68 = 33,721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,060.69/55,253.68 = 33,721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,060.69x = 55,253.68 × 33,721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,060.69x = 1,863,217,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,217,823.30/40,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,509.88

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