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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,220.80, 60,266.40 and 33,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,220.80, 60,266.40 and 33,611.20 is: 50,362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,220.80 : 60,266.40 = 33,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,220.80/60,266.40 = 33,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,220.80x = 60,266.40 × 33,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,220.80x = 2,025,626,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,626,023.68/40,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,362.65

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