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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,632.87, 60,801.51 and 33,546.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,632.87, 60,801.51 and 33,546.99 is: 50,198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,632.87 : 60,801.51 = 33,546.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,632.87/60,801.51 = 33,546.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,632.87x = 60,801.51 × 33,546.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,632.87x = 2,039,707,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,707,647.95/40,632.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,198.46

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