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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,298.48, 60,151.94 and 37,329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,298.48, 60,151.94 and 37,329.63 is: 55,720.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,298.48 : 60,151.94 = 37,329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,298.48/60,151.94 = 37,329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,298.48x = 60,151.94 × 37,329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,298.48x = 2,245,449,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,449,663.98/40,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,720.46

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