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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,002.93, 59,984.82 and 23,367.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,002.93, 59,984.82 and 23,367.15 is: 35,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,002.93 : 59,984.82 = 23,367.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,002.93/59,984.82 = 23,367.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,002.93x = 59,984.82 × 23,367.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,002.93x = 1,401,674,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,674,286.66/40,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,039.29

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