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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,322.62, 60,483.94 and 21,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,322.62, 60,483.94 and 21,971.26 is: 32,956.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,322.62 : 60,483.94 = 21,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,322.62/60,483.94 = 21,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,322.62x = 60,483.94 × 21,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,322.62x = 1,328,908,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,908,371.56/40,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,956.90

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