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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,966.67, 61,357.74 and 20,982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,966.67, 61,357.74 and 20,982.27 is: 31,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,966.67 : 61,357.74 = 20,982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,966.67/61,357.74 = 20,982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,966.67x = 61,357.74 × 20,982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,966.67x = 1,287,424,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,424,711.38/40,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,426.15

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