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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,297.48, 60,150.44 and 37,328.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,297.48, 60,150.44 and 37,328.63 is: 55,718.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,297.48 : 60,150.44 = 37,328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,297.48/60,150.44 = 37,328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,297.48x = 60,150.44 × 37,328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,297.48x = 2,245,333,311.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,333,311.67/40,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,718.95

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