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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,483.80, 60,699.30 and 36,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,483.80, 60,699.30 and 36,336.60 is: 54,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,483.80 : 60,699.30 = 36,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,483.80/60,699.30 = 36,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,483.80x = 60,699.30 × 36,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,483.80x = 2,205,606,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,606,184.38/40,483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,481.20

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