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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,233.18, 60,590.73 and 36,641.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,233.18, 60,590.73 and 36,641.91 is: 55,182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,233.18 : 60,590.73 = 36,641.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,233.18/60,590.73 = 36,641.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,233.18x = 60,590.73 × 36,641.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,233.18x = 2,220,160,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,160,075.49/40,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,182.32

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