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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,425.96, 55,754.82 and 33,940.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,425.96, 55,754.82 and 33,940.56 is: 46,810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,425.96 : 55,754.82 = 33,940.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,425.96/55,754.82 = 33,940.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,425.96x = 55,754.82 × 33,940.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,425.96x = 1,892,349,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,349,813.50/40,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,810.26

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