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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,282.70, 60,424.05 and 40,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,282.70, 60,424.05 and 40,282.70 is: 60,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,282.70 : 60,424.05 = 40,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,282.70/60,424.05 = 40,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,282.70x = 60,424.05 × 40,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,282.70x = 2,434,043,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,043,878.94/40,282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,424.05

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