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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,046.36, 55,264.65 and 23,279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,046.36, 55,264.65 and 23,279.36 is: 32,125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,046.36 : 55,264.65 = 23,279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,046.36/55,264.65 = 23,279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,046.36x = 55,264.65 × 23,279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,046.36x = 1,286,525,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,525,682.62/40,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,125.91

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