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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,521.76, 60,782.64 and 32,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,521.76, 60,782.64 and 32,365.60 is: 48,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,521.76 : 60,782.64 = 32,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,521.76/60,782.64 = 32,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,521.76x = 60,782.64 × 32,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,521.76x = 1,967,266,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,266,613.18/40,521.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,548.40

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