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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,429.80, 60,656.04 and 40,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,429.80, 60,656.04 and 40,429.80 is: 60,656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,429.80 : 60,656.04 = 40,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,429.80/60,656.04 = 40,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,429.80x = 60,656.04 × 40,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,429.80x = 2,452,311,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,311,565.99/40,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,656.04

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