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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,027.16, 55,244.34 and 23,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,027.16, 55,244.34 and 23,269.88 is: 32,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,027.16 : 55,244.34 = 23,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,027.16/55,244.34 = 23,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,027.16x = 55,244.34 × 23,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,027.16x = 1,285,529,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,529,162.48/40,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,116.42

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