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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,916.70, 61,413.93 and 21,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,916.70, 61,413.93 and 21,209.40 is: 31,834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,916.70 : 61,413.93 = 21,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,916.70/61,413.93 = 21,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,916.70x = 61,413.93 × 21,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,916.70x = 1,302,552,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,552,606.94/40,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,834.25

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