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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,351.16, 60,268.56 and 36,546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,351.16, 60,268.56 and 36,546.12 is: 54,585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,351.16 : 60,268.56 = 36,546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,351.16/60,268.56 = 36,546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,351.16x = 60,268.56 × 36,546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,351.16x = 2,202,581,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,581,888.94/40,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,585.34

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