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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,261, 60,325.73 and 24,470.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,261, 60,325.73 and 24,470.86 is: 36,666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,261 : 60,325.73 = 24,470.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,261/60,325.73 = 24,470.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,261x = 60,325.73 × 24,470.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,261x = 1,476,222,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,222,493.23/40,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,666.31

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