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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,316.99, 55,694.34 and 32,303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,316.99, 55,694.34 and 32,303.87 is: 44,624.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,316.99 : 55,694.34 = 32,303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,316.99/55,694.34 = 32,303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,316.99x = 55,694.34 × 32,303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,316.99x = 1,799,142,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,142,440.62/40,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,624.93

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