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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,037.08, 55,254.58 and 23,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,037.08, 55,254.58 and 23,269 is: 32,113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,037.08 : 55,254.58 = 23,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,037.08/55,254.58 = 23,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,037.08x = 55,254.58 × 23,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,037.08x = 1,285,718,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,718,822.02/40,037.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,113.20

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