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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,058.23, 55,284.51 and 23,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,058.23, 55,284.51 and 23,063.08 is: 31,829.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,058.23 : 55,284.51 = 23,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,058.23/55,284.51 = 23,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,058.23x = 55,284.51 × 23,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,058.23x = 1,275,031,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,031,076.89/40,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,829.44

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