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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,317.62, 60,476.44 and 21,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,317.62, 60,476.44 and 21,966.26 is: 32,949.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,317.62 : 60,476.44 = 21,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,317.62/60,476.44 = 21,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,317.62x = 60,476.44 × 21,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,317.62x = 1,328,441,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,441,204.91/40,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,949.40

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