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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,034.08, 55,250.44 and 23,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,034.08, 55,250.44 and 23,266 is: 32,109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,034.08 : 55,250.44 = 23,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,034.08/55,250.44 = 23,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,034.08x = 55,250.44 × 23,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,034.08x = 1,285,456,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,456,737.04/40,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,109.06

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