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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,695.50, 61,320.55 and 33,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,695.50, 61,320.55 and 33,462 is: 50,421.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,695.50 : 61,320.55 = 33,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,695.50/61,320.55 = 33,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,695.50x = 61,320.55 × 33,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,695.50x = 2,051,908,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,908,244.10/40,695.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,421.01

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