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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,727.13, 61,039.67 and 22,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,727.13, 61,039.67 and 22,016.13 is: 32,996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,727.13 : 61,039.67 = 22,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,727.13/61,039.67 = 22,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,727.13x = 61,039.67 × 22,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,727.13x = 1,343,857,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,857,199.80/40,727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,996.61

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