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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,732.08, 61,019.10 and 30,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,732.08, 61,019.10 and 30,039 is: 45,000.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,732.08 : 61,019.10 = 30,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,732.08/61,019.10 = 30,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,732.08x = 61,019.10 × 30,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,732.08x = 1,832,952,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,952,744.90/40,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,000.22

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