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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,989, 61,498.08 and 20,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,989, 61,498.08 and 20,227.08 is: 30,347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,989 : 61,498.08 = 20,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,989/61,498.08 = 20,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,989x = 61,498.08 × 20,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,989x = 1,243,926,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,926,584.01/40,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,347.81

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