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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,584.83, 56,252.57 and 38,248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,584.83, 56,252.57 and 38,248.83 is: 53,014.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,584.83 : 56,252.57 = 38,248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,584.83/56,252.57 = 38,248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,584.83x = 56,252.57 × 38,248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,584.83x = 2,151,594,795.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,594,795.75/40,584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,014.76

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