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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,002.16, 55,209.72 and 23,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,002.16, 55,209.72 and 23,244.88 is: 32,081.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,002.16 : 55,209.72 = 23,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,002.16/55,209.72 = 23,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,002.16x = 55,209.72 × 23,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,002.16x = 1,283,343,316.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,343,316.23/40,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,081.85

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