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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,369.32, 60,295.59 and 36,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,369.32, 60,295.59 and 36,564.24 is: 54,612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,369.32 : 60,295.59 = 36,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,369.32/60,295.59 = 36,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,369.32x = 60,295.59 × 36,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,369.32x = 2,204,662,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,662,423.70/40,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,612.32

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