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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,462.94, 60,706.26 and 20,755.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,462.94, 60,706.26 and 20,755.24 is: 31,138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,462.94 : 60,706.26 = 20,755.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,462.94/60,706.26 = 20,755.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,462.94x = 60,706.26 × 20,755.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,462.94x = 1,259,972,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,972,844.04/40,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,138.93

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