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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,022.16, 55,237.44 and 23,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,022.16, 55,237.44 and 23,264.88 is: 32,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,022.16 : 55,237.44 = 23,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,022.16/55,237.44 = 23,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,022.16x = 55,237.44 × 23,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,022.16x = 1,285,092,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,092,413.11/40,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,109.52

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