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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,281.30, 60,421.95 and 34,319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,281.30, 60,421.95 and 34,319.70 is: 51,479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,281.30 : 60,421.95 = 34,319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,281.30/60,421.95 = 34,319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,281.30x = 60,421.95 × 34,319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,281.30x = 2,073,663,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,663,197.42/40,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,479.55

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