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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,282.80, 60,359.40 and 33,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,282.80, 60,359.40 and 33,673.20 is: 50,455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,282.80 : 60,359.40 = 33,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,282.80/60,359.40 = 33,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,282.80x = 60,359.40 × 33,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,282.80x = 2,032,494,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,494,148.08/40,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,455.63

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