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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,298.34, 60,042.48 and 38,034.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,298.34, 60,042.48 and 38,034.75 is: 56,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,298.34 : 60,042.48 = 38,034.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,298.34/60,042.48 = 38,034.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,298.34x = 60,042.48 × 38,034.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,298.34x = 2,283,700,716.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,700,716.18/40,298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,669.85

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