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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,849.58, 61,326.22 and 34,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,849.58, 61,326.22 and 34,732.46 is: 52,142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,849.58 : 61,326.22 = 34,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,849.58/61,326.22 = 34,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,849.58x = 61,326.22 × 34,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,849.58x = 2,130,010,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,010,483.10/40,849.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,142.78

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