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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,002.08, 55,206.24 and 23,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,002.08, 55,206.24 and 23,234 is: 32,064.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,002.08 : 55,206.24 = 23,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,002.08/55,206.24 = 23,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,002.08x = 55,206.24 × 23,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,002.08x = 1,282,661,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,661,780.16/40,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,064.88

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