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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,419.63, 55,833.54 and 36,647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,419.63, 55,833.54 and 36,647.04 is: 50,622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,419.63 : 55,833.54 = 36,647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,419.63/55,833.54 = 36,647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,419.63x = 55,833.54 × 36,647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,419.63x = 2,046,133,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,133,973.72/40,419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,622.28

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