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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,155.66, 59,809.32 and 38,048.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,155.66, 59,809.32 and 38,048.04 is: 56,670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,155.66 : 59,809.32 = 38,048.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,155.66/59,809.32 = 38,048.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,155.66x = 59,809.32 × 38,048.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,155.66x = 2,275,627,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,627,399.73/40,155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,670.15

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