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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,858.08, 61,338.96 and 34,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,858.08, 61,338.96 and 34,740.96 is: 52,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,858.08 : 61,338.96 = 34,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,858.08/61,338.96 = 34,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,858.08x = 61,338.96 × 34,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,858.08x = 2,130,974,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,974,355.80/40,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,155.52

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