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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,040.96, 55,254.97 and 23,910.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,040.96, 55,254.97 and 23,910.98 is: 32,996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,040.96 : 55,254.97 = 23,910.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,040.96/55,254.97 = 23,910.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,040.96x = 55,254.97 × 23,910.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,040.96x = 1,321,200,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,200,482.57/40,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,996.22

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