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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,550.48, 55,985.99 and 36,294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,550.48, 55,985.99 and 36,294.17 is: 50,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,550.48 : 55,985.99 = 36,294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,550.48/55,985.99 = 36,294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,550.48x = 55,985.99 × 36,294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,550.48x = 2,031,965,038.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,965,038.68/40,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,109.52

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