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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,298.16, 60,330.60 and 33,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,298.16, 60,330.60 and 33,649.68 is: 50,377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,298.16 : 60,330.60 = 33,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,298.16/60,330.60 = 33,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,298.16x = 60,330.60 × 33,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,298.16x = 2,030,105,384.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,105,384.21/40,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,377.12

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