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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,035.39, 55,254.32 and 23,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,035.39, 55,254.32 and 23,039.28 is: 31,797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,035.39 : 55,254.32 = 23,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,035.39/55,254.32 = 23,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,035.39x = 55,254.32 × 23,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,035.39x = 1,273,019,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,019,749.69/40,035.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,797.36

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