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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,026.16, 55,242.96 and 23,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,026.16, 55,242.96 and 23,268.88 is: 32,115.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,026.16 : 55,242.96 = 23,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,026.16/55,242.96 = 23,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,026.16x = 55,242.96 × 23,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,026.16x = 1,285,441,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,441,807.08/40,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,115.04

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