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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,604.97, 60,759.82 and 33,519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,604.97, 60,759.82 and 33,519.09 is: 50,156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,604.97 : 60,759.82 = 33,519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,604.97/60,759.82 = 33,519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,604.97x = 60,759.82 × 33,519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,604.97x = 2,036,613,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,613,874.96/40,604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,156.76

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