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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,549.74, 55,984.95 and 36,293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,549.74, 55,984.95 and 36,293.43 is: 50,108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,549.74 : 55,984.95 = 36,293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,549.74/55,984.95 = 36,293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,549.74x = 55,984.95 × 36,293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,549.74x = 2,031,885,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,885,863.88/40,549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,108.48

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