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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,030.59, 60,076.67 and 37,974.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,030.59, 60,076.67 and 37,974.99 is: 56,991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,030.59 : 60,076.67 = 37,974.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,030.59/60,076.67 = 37,974.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,030.59x = 60,076.67 × 37,974.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,030.59x = 2,281,410,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,410,752.61/40,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,991.68

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