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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,615.08, 60,774.90 and 33,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,615.08, 60,774.90 and 33,529.20 is: 50,171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,615.08 : 60,774.90 = 33,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,615.08/60,774.90 = 33,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,615.08x = 60,774.90 × 33,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,615.08x = 2,037,733,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,733,777.08/40,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,171.85

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