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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,373.02, 60,938.73 and 40,373.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,373.02, 60,938.73 and 40,373.02 is: 60,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,373.02 : 60,938.73 = 40,373.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,373.02/60,938.73 = 40,373.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,373.02x = 60,938.73 × 40,373.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,373.02x = 2,460,280,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,280,298.46/40,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,938.73

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