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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,265.20, 60,282.60 and 24,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,265.20, 60,282.60 and 24,713.20 is: 36,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,265.20 : 60,282.60 = 24,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,265.20/60,282.60 = 24,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,265.20x = 60,282.60 × 24,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,265.20x = 1,489,775,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,775,950.32/40,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,999.09

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