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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,766.76, 61,266.78 and 20,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,766.76, 61,266.78 and 20,004.84 is: 30,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,766.76 : 61,266.78 = 20,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,766.76/61,266.78 = 20,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,766.76x = 61,266.78 × 20,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,766.76x = 1,225,632,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,632,131.22/40,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,064.50

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