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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,720.93, 61,358.82 and 33,487.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,720.93, 61,358.82 and 33,487.43 is: 50,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,720.93 : 61,358.82 = 33,487.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,720.93/61,358.82 = 33,487.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,720.93x = 61,358.82 × 33,487.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,720.93x = 2,054,748,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,748,757.26/40,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,459.28

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