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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,367.31, 60,292.61 and 36,562.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,367.31, 60,292.61 and 36,562.25 is: 54,609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,367.31 : 60,292.61 = 36,562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,367.31/60,292.61 = 36,562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,367.31x = 60,292.61 × 36,562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,367.31x = 2,204,433,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,433,479.97/40,367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,609.37

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