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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,056.50, 55,281.21 and 23,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,056.50, 55,281.21 and 23,292.74 is: 32,145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,056.50 : 55,281.21 = 23,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,056.50/55,281.21 = 23,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,056.50x = 55,281.21 × 23,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,056.50x = 1,287,650,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,650,851.42/40,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,145.87

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