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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,036.24, 55,255.08 and 23,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,036.24, 55,255.08 and 23,266 is: 32,110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,036.24 : 55,255.08 = 23,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,036.24/55,255.08 = 23,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,036.24x = 55,255.08 × 23,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,036.24x = 1,285,564,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,564,691.28/40,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,110.03

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