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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,768.95, 61,270.06 and 20,007.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,768.95, 61,270.06 and 20,007.03 is: 30,067.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,768.95 : 61,270.06 = 20,007.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,768.95/61,270.06 = 20,007.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,768.95x = 61,270.06 × 20,007.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,768.95x = 1,225,831,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,831,928.52/40,768.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,067.78

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