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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,332.36, 60,445.98 and 20,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,332.36, 60,445.98 and 20,594.28 is: 30,864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,332.36 : 60,445.98 = 20,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,332.36/60,445.98 = 20,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,332.36x = 60,445.98 × 20,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,332.36x = 1,244,841,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,841,436.99/40,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,864.58

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