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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,323.70, 56,511.50 and 40,323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,323.70, 56,511.50 and 40,323.70 is: 56,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,323.70 : 56,511.50 = 40,323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,323.70/56,511.50 = 40,323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,323.70x = 56,511.50 × 40,323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,323.70x = 2,278,752,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,752,772.55/40,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,511.50

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