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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,734.08, 61,022.10 and 30,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,734.08, 61,022.10 and 30,041 is: 45,003.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,734.08 : 61,022.10 = 30,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,734.08/61,022.10 = 30,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,734.08x = 61,022.10 × 30,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,734.08x = 1,833,164,906.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,164,906.10/40,734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,003.22

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