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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,666.60, 60,999.90 and 33,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,666.60, 60,999.90 and 33,279.40 is: 49,919.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,666.60 : 60,999.90 = 33,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,666.60/60,999.90 = 33,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,666.60x = 60,999.90 × 33,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,666.60x = 2,030,040,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,040,072.06/40,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,919.10

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