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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,005.83, 55,207.90 and 23,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,005.83, 55,207.90 and 23,009.27 is: 31,752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,005.83 : 55,207.90 = 23,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,005.83/55,207.90 = 23,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,005.83x = 55,207.90 × 23,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,005.83x = 1,270,293,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,293,281.69/40,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,752.71

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