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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,092.96, 55,302.48 and 27,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,092.96, 55,302.48 and 27,524.64 is: 37,966.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,092.96 : 55,302.48 = 27,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,092.96/55,302.48 = 27,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,092.96x = 55,302.48 × 27,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,092.96x = 1,522,180,853.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,180,853.11/40,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,966.29

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