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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,256.06, 60,307.94 and 38,566.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,256.06, 60,307.94 and 38,566.94 is: 57,777.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,256.06 : 60,307.94 = 38,566.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,256.06/60,307.94 = 38,566.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,256.06x = 60,307.94 × 38,566.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,256.06x = 2,325,892,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,892,498.38/40,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,777.46

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