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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,211.89, 60,256.33 and 21,494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,211.89, 60,256.33 and 21,494.59 is: 32,209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,211.89 : 60,256.33 = 21,494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,211.89/60,256.33 = 21,494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,211.89x = 60,256.33 × 21,494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,211.89x = 1,295,185,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,185,133.80/40,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,209.01

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