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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,016.76, 55,228.41 and 23,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,016.76, 55,228.41 and 23,249.76 is: 32,087.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,016.76 : 55,228.41 = 23,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,016.76/55,228.41 = 23,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,016.76x = 55,228.41 × 23,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,016.76x = 1,284,047,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,047,277.68/40,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,087.74

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