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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,231.20, 60,231.60 and 35,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,231.20, 60,231.60 and 35,623.20 is: 53,332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,231.20 : 60,231.60 = 35,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,231.20/60,231.60 = 35,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,231.20x = 60,231.60 × 35,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,231.20x = 2,145,642,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,642,333.12/40,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,332.79

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