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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,272,007.70, 60,408,011.55 and 40,272,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,272,007.70, 60,408,011.55 and 40,272,007.70 is: 60,408,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,272,007.70 : 60,408,011.55 = 40,272,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,272,007.70/60,408,011.55 = 40,272,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,272,007.70x = 60,408,011.55 × 40,272,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,272,007.70x = 2,432,751,906,283,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,751,906,283,289/40,272,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,408,011.55

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