Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,312.08, 60,468.12 and 33,372
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,312.08, 60,468.12 and 33,372 is: 50,058
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,312.08 : 60,468.12 = 33,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,312.08/60,468.12 = 33,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,312.08x = 60,468.12 × 33,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,312.08x = 2,017,942,100.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,017,942,100.64/40,312.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,058
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