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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,999.70, 61,499.55 and 40,222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,999.70, 61,499.55 and 40,222.10 is: 60,333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,999.70 : 61,499.55 = 40,222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,999.70/61,499.55 = 40,222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,999.70x = 61,499.55 × 40,222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,999.70x = 2,473,641,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,641,050.06/40,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,333.15

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