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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,270.44, 60,306.80 and 33,207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,270.44, 60,306.80 and 33,207.24 is: 49,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,270.44 : 60,306.80 = 33,207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,270.44/60,306.80 = 33,207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,270.44x = 60,306.80 × 33,207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,270.44x = 2,002,622,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,622,381.23/40,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,729.34

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