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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,309.92, 60,059.85 and 38,046.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,309.92, 60,059.85 and 38,046.38 is: 56,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,309.92 : 60,059.85 = 38,046.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,309.92/60,059.85 = 38,046.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,309.92x = 60,059.85 × 38,046.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,309.92x = 2,285,059,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,059,432.87/40,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,687.27

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