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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,044.08, 55,264.24 and 23,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,044.08, 55,264.24 and 23,276 is: 32,122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,044.08 : 55,264.24 = 23,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,044.08/55,264.24 = 23,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,044.08x = 55,264.24 × 23,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,044.08x = 1,286,330,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,330,450.24/40,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,122.86

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