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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,577.08, 55,907.26 and 30,325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,577.08, 55,907.26 and 30,325.18 is: 41,782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,577.08 : 55,907.26 = 30,325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,577.08/55,907.26 = 30,325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,577.08x = 55,907.26 × 30,325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,577.08x = 1,695,397,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,397,722.81/40,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,782.15

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