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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,037.24, 55,256.46 and 23,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,037.24, 55,256.46 and 23,267 is: 32,111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,037.24 : 55,256.46 = 23,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,037.24/55,256.46 = 23,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,037.24x = 55,256.46 × 23,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,037.24x = 1,285,652,054.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,652,054.82/40,037.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,111.41

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