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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,462.23, 60,393.73 and 37,969.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,462.23, 60,393.73 and 37,969.05 is: 56,672.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,462.23 : 60,393.73 = 37,969.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,462.23/60,393.73 = 37,969.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,462.23x = 60,393.73 × 37,969.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,462.23x = 2,293,092,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,092,459.13/40,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,672.42

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