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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,905.66, 71,545.68 and 40,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,905.66, 71,545.68 and 40,555.36 is: 55,900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,905.66 : 71,545.68 = 40,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,905.66/71,545.68 = 40,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,905.66x = 71,545.68 × 40,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,905.66x = 2,901,560,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,560,808.84/51,905.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,900.66

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