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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,905.74, 61,268.67 and 33,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,905.74, 61,268.67 and 33,805.28 is: 50,633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,905.74 : 61,268.67 = 33,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,905.74/61,268.67 = 33,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,905.74x = 61,268.67 × 33,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,905.74x = 2,071,204,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,204,238.23/40,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,633.59

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