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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,015.76, 55,227.03 and 23,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,015.76, 55,227.03 and 23,248.76 is: 32,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,015.76 : 55,227.03 = 23,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,015.76/55,227.03 = 23,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,015.76x = 55,227.03 × 23,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,015.76x = 1,283,959,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,959,965.98/40,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,086.36

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