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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,031.92, 55,247.16 and 23,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,031.92, 55,247.16 and 23,266.16 is: 32,109.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,031.92 : 55,247.16 = 23,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,031.92/55,247.16 = 23,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,031.92x = 55,247.16 × 23,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,031.92x = 1,285,389,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,389,264.11/40,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,109.11

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