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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,204.44, 60,316.74 and 35,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,204.44, 60,316.74 and 35,159.76 is: 52,748.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,204.44 : 60,316.74 = 35,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,204.44/60,316.74 = 35,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,204.44x = 60,316.74 × 35,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,204.44x = 2,120,722,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,722,102.38/40,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,748.46

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