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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,563.59, 56,016.09 and 38,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,563.59, 56,016.09 and 38,354.72 is: 52,965.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,563.59 : 56,016.09 = 38,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,563.59/56,016.09 = 38,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,563.59x = 56,016.09 × 38,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,563.59x = 2,148,481,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,481,167.36/40,563.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,965.76

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