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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,595.77, 55,723.91 and 36,019.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,595.77, 55,723.91 and 36,019.47 is: 49,442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,595.77 : 55,723.91 = 36,019.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,595.77/55,723.91 = 36,019.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,595.77x = 55,723.91 × 36,019.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,595.77x = 2,007,145,704.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,145,704.53/40,595.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,442.24

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