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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,011.54, 55,208.70 and 23,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,011.54, 55,208.70 and 23,011.80 is: 31,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,011.54 : 55,208.70 = 23,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,011.54/55,208.70 = 23,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,011.54x = 55,208.70 × 23,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,011.54x = 1,270,451,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,451,562.66/40,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,752.13

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