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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,218.30, 60,327.45 and 38,511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,218.30, 60,327.45 and 38,511.90 is: 57,767.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,218.30 : 60,327.45 = 38,511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,218.30/60,327.45 = 38,511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,218.30x = 60,327.45 × 38,511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,218.30x = 2,323,324,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,324,721.66/40,218.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,767.85

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