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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,849.91, 61,231.29 and 23,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,849.91, 61,231.29 and 23,281.91 is: 34,898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,849.91 : 61,231.29 = 23,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,849.91/61,231.29 = 23,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,849.91x = 61,231.29 × 23,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,849.91x = 1,425,581,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,581,382.96/40,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,898.03

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