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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,274.01, 55,555.77 and 37,423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,274.01, 55,555.77 and 37,423.05 is: 51,623.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,274.01 : 55,555.77 = 37,423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,274.01/55,555.77 = 37,423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,274.01x = 55,555.77 × 37,423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,274.01x = 2,079,066,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,066,358.50/40,274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,623.03

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