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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,414.37, 55,826.28 and 36,641.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,414.37, 55,826.28 and 36,641.79 is: 50,615.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,414.37 : 55,826.28 = 36,641.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,414.37/55,826.28 = 36,641.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,414.37x = 55,826.28 × 36,641.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,414.37x = 2,045,574,828.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,574,828.24/40,414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,615.04

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