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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,295.67, 60,147.74 and 37,326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,295.67, 60,147.74 and 37,326.81 is: 55,716.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,295.67 : 60,147.74 = 37,326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,295.67/60,147.74 = 37,326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,295.67x = 60,147.74 × 37,326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,295.67x = 2,245,123,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,123,262.91/40,295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,716.24

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