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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,828, 61,256.58 and 20,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,828, 61,256.58 and 20,066.08 is: 30,106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,828 : 61,256.58 = 20,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,828/61,256.58 = 20,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,828x = 61,256.58 × 20,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,828x = 1,229,179,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,179,434.81/40,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,106.29

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