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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,424.32, 60,711.76 and 33,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,424.32, 60,711.76 and 33,044.48 is: 49,628.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,424.32 : 60,711.76 = 33,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,424.32/60,711.76 = 33,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,424.32x = 60,711.76 × 33,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,424.32x = 2,006,188,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,188,539.08/40,424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,628.26

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