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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,180.19, 60,233.22 and 36,858.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,180.19, 60,233.22 and 36,858.78 is: 55,254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,180.19 : 60,233.22 = 36,858.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,180.19/60,233.22 = 36,858.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,180.19x = 60,233.22 × 36,858.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,180.19x = 2,220,123,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,123,004.67/40,180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,254.18

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