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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,231.69, 60,332.95 and 18,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,231.69, 60,332.95 and 18,033.64 is: 27,043.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,231.69 : 60,332.95 = 18,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,231.69/60,332.95 = 18,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,231.69x = 60,332.95 × 18,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,231.69x = 1,088,022,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,022,572.15/40,231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,043.92

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