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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,042.08, 55,261.48 and 23,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,042.08, 55,261.48 and 23,274 is: 32,120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,042.08 : 55,261.48 = 23,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,042.08/55,261.48 = 23,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,042.08x = 55,261.48 × 23,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,042.08x = 1,286,155,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,155,685.52/40,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,120.10

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