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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,872.68, 61,265.44 and 23,304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,872.68, 61,265.44 and 23,304.68 is: 34,932.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,872.68 : 61,265.44 = 23,304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,872.68/61,265.44 = 23,304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,872.68x = 61,265.44 × 23,304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,872.68x = 1,427,771,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,771,474.26/40,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,932.17

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