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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,233.70, 60,415.35 and 30,384.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,233.70, 60,415.35 and 30,384.10 is: 45,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,233.70 : 60,415.35 = 30,384.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,233.70/60,415.35 = 30,384.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,233.70x = 60,415.35 × 30,384.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,233.70x = 1,835,666,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,666,035.94/40,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,625.09

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