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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,579.17, 56,014.86 and 36,322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,579.17, 56,014.86 and 36,322.71 is: 50,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,579.17 : 56,014.86 = 36,322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,579.17/56,014.86 = 36,322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,579.17x = 56,014.86 × 36,322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,579.17x = 2,034,611,515.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,611,515.47/40,579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,139.31

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