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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,425.32, 60,713.26 and 33,045.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,425.32, 60,713.26 and 33,045.48 is: 49,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,425.32 : 60,713.26 = 33,045.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,425.32/60,713.26 = 33,045.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,425.32x = 60,713.26 × 33,045.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,425.32x = 2,006,298,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,298,819.06/40,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,629.76

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