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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,382.97, 60,426.32 and 33,702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,382.97, 60,426.32 and 33,702.97 is: 50,430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,382.97 : 60,426.32 = 33,702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,382.97/60,426.32 = 33,702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,382.97x = 60,426.32 × 33,702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,382.97x = 2,036,546,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,546,383.36/40,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,430.82

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