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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,044, 55,262.82 and 23,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,044, 55,262.82 and 23,050.80 is: 31,811.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,044 : 55,262.82 = 23,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,044/55,262.82 = 23,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,044x = 55,262.82 × 23,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,044x = 1,273,852,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,852,211.26/40,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,811.31

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