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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,197.54, 60,345.51 and 38,611.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,197.54, 60,345.51 and 38,611.96 is: 57,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,197.54 : 60,345.51 = 38,611.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,197.54/60,345.51 = 38,611.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,197.54x = 60,345.51 × 38,611.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,197.54x = 2,330,058,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,058,418.30/40,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,965.20

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