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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,063.68, 55,226.52 and 29,976.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,063.68, 55,226.52 and 29,976.84 is: 41,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,063.68 : 55,226.52 = 29,976.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,063.68/55,226.52 = 29,976.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,063.68x = 55,226.52 × 29,976.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,063.68x = 1,655,516,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,516,553.80/40,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,322.13

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