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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,333.62, 60,481.92 and 23,701.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,333.62, 60,481.92 and 23,701.47 is: 35,541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,333.62 : 60,481.92 = 23,701.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,333.62/60,481.92 = 23,701.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,333.62x = 60,481.92 × 23,701.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,333.62x = 1,433,510,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,510,412.42/40,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,541.33

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