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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,425.08, 60,580.38 and 30,423.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,425.08, 60,580.38 and 30,423.16 is: 45,591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,425.08 : 60,580.38 = 30,423.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,425.08/60,580.38 = 30,423.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,425.08x = 60,580.38 × 30,423.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,425.08x = 1,843,046,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,046,593.60/40,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,591.66

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