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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,622.42, 60,663.71 and 40,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,622.42, 60,663.71 and 40,182.59 is: 60,006.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,622.42 : 60,663.71 = 40,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,622.42/60,663.71 = 40,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,622.42x = 60,663.71 × 40,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,622.42x = 2,437,624,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437,624,671.66/40,622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,006.88

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