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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,573.11, 60,770.66 and 33,473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,573.11, 60,770.66 and 33,473.27 is: 50,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,573.11 : 60,770.66 = 33,473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,573.11/60,770.66 = 33,473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,573.11x = 60,770.66 × 33,473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,573.11x = 2,034,192,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,192,239.04/40,573.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,136.46

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