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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,429.80, 60,558.30 and 33,517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,429.80, 60,558.30 and 33,517.80 is: 50,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,429.80 : 60,558.30 = 33,517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,429.80/60,558.30 = 33,517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,429.80x = 60,558.30 × 33,517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,429.80x = 2,029,780,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,780,987.74/40,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,205.07

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