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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,029.99, 55,241.96 and 23,262.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,029.99, 55,241.96 and 23,262.99 is: 32,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,029.99 : 55,241.96 = 23,262.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,029.99/55,241.96 = 23,262.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,029.99x = 55,241.96 × 23,262.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,029.99x = 1,285,093,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,093,163.06/40,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,103.26

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