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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,835.58, 61,305.21 and 34,718.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,835.58, 61,305.21 and 34,718.46 is: 52,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,835.58 : 61,305.21 = 34,718.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,835.58/61,305.21 = 34,718.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,835.58x = 61,305.21 × 34,718.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,835.58x = 2,128,422,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,422,481.18/40,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,121.76

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