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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,251.42, 60,235.88 and 32,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,251.42, 60,235.88 and 32,334.48 is: 48,388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,251.42 : 60,235.88 = 32,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,251.42/60,235.88 = 32,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,251.42x = 60,235.88 × 32,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,251.42x = 1,947,695,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,695,695.47/40,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,388.25

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