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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,031.26, 59,753.75 and 35,302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,031.26, 59,753.75 and 35,302.18 is: 52,694.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,031.26 : 59,753.75 = 35,302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,031.26/59,753.75 = 35,302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,031.26x = 59,753.75 × 35,302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,031.26x = 2,109,437,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,437,638.18/40,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,694.76

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