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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,370.66, 60,297.62 and 36,565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,370.66, 60,297.62 and 36,565.62 is: 54,614.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,370.66 : 60,297.62 = 36,565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,370.66/60,297.62 = 36,565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,370.66x = 60,297.62 × 36,565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,370.66x = 2,204,819,677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,819,677.00/40,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,614.40

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