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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,462.97, 60,253.61 and 40,020.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,462.97, 60,253.61 and 40,020.71 is: 59,595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,462.97 : 60,253.61 = 40,020.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,462.97/60,253.61 = 40,020.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,462.97x = 60,253.61 × 40,020.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,462.97x = 2,411,391,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,391,750.89/40,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,595.03

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