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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,905, 61,319.23 and 37,252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,905, 61,319.23 and 37,252.71 is: 55,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,905 : 61,319.23 = 37,252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,905/61,319.23 = 37,252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,905x = 61,319.23 × 37,252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,905x = 2,284,307,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,307,399.48/40,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,844.21

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