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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,041.61, 55,253.81 and 23,041.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,041.61, 55,253.81 and 23,041.33 is: 31,794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,041.61 : 55,253.81 = 23,041.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,041.61/55,253.81 = 23,041.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,041.61x = 55,253.81 × 23,041.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,041.61x = 1,273,121,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,121,189.44/40,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,794.96

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