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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,155.80, 60,233.70 and 33,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,155.80, 60,233.70 and 33,704.60 is: 50,556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,155.80 : 60,233.70 = 33,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,155.80/60,233.70 = 33,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,155.80x = 60,233.70 × 33,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,155.80x = 2,030,152,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,152,765.02/40,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,556.90

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