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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,282.92, 60,321.60 and 33,692.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,282.92, 60,321.60 and 33,692.76 is: 50,453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,282.92 : 60,321.60 = 33,692.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,282.92/60,321.60 = 33,692.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,282.92x = 60,321.60 × 33,692.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,282.92x = 2,032,401,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,401,191.62/40,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,453.17

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