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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,430.48, 60,533.76 and 20,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,430.48, 60,533.76 and 20,666.48 is: 30,942.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,430.48 : 60,533.76 = 20,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,430.48/60,533.76 = 20,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,430.48x = 60,533.76 × 20,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,430.48x = 1,251,019,740.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,019,740.36/40,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,942.49

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