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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,246.74, 60,267.78 and 33,656.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,246.74, 60,267.78 and 33,656.58 is: 50,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,246.74 : 60,267.78 = 33,656.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,246.74/60,267.78 = 33,656.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,246.74x = 60,267.78 × 33,656.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,246.74x = 2,028,407,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,407,358.99/40,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,399.30

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