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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,306.80, 60,055.19 and 38,043.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,306.80, 60,055.19 and 38,043.25 is: 56,682.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,306.80 : 60,055.19 = 38,043.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,306.80/60,055.19 = 38,043.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,306.80x = 60,055.19 × 38,043.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,306.80x = 2,284,694,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,694,606.97/40,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,682.62

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