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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,231.91, 60,344.33 and 18,039.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,231.91, 60,344.33 and 18,039.33 is: 27,057.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,231.91 : 60,344.33 = 18,039.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,231.91/60,344.33 = 18,039.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,231.91x = 60,344.33 × 18,039.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,231.91x = 1,088,571,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,571,192.30/40,231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,057.41

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