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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.24, 55,250.94 and 23,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.24, 55,250.94 and 23,263 is: 32,105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.24 : 55,250.94 = 23,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.24/55,250.94 = 23,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.24x = 55,250.94 × 23,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.24x = 1,285,302,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,302,617.22/40,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,105.89

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