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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,152.61, 60,284.09 and 20,444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,152.61, 60,284.09 and 20,444.41 is: 30,694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,152.61 : 60,284.09 = 20,444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,152.61/60,284.09 = 20,444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,152.61x = 60,284.09 × 20,444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,152.61x = 1,232,472,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,472,550.21/40,152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,694.71

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