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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,244.70, 60,251.85 and 40,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,244.70, 60,251.85 and 40,244.70 is: 60,251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,244.70 : 60,251.85 = 40,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,244.70/60,251.85 = 40,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,244.70x = 60,251.85 × 40,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,244.70x = 2,424,817,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,817,627.70/40,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,251.85

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