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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,031.76, 59,754.50 and 35,302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,031.76, 59,754.50 and 35,302.67 is: 52,695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,031.76 : 59,754.50 = 35,302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,031.76/59,754.50 = 35,302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,031.76x = 59,754.50 × 35,302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,031.76x = 2,109,493,394.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,493,394.52/40,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,695.49

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