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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,642.47, 55,961.97 and 35,578.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,642.47, 55,961.97 and 35,578.35 is: 48,989.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,642.47 : 55,961.97 = 35,578.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,642.47/55,961.97 = 35,578.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,642.47x = 55,961.97 × 35,578.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,642.47x = 1,991,034,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,034,555.35/40,642.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,989.01

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