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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,664.71, 56,132.83 and 36,408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,664.71, 56,132.83 and 36,408.26 is: 50,257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,664.71 : 56,132.83 = 36,408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,664.71/56,132.83 = 36,408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,664.71x = 56,132.83 × 36,408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,664.71x = 2,043,698,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,698,855.02/40,664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,257.31

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