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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,058.73, 55,294.97 and 23,069.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,058.73, 55,294.97 and 23,069.75 is: 31,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,058.73 : 55,294.97 = 23,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,058.73/55,294.97 = 23,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,058.73x = 55,294.97 × 23,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,058.73x = 1,275,640,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,640,742.33/40,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,844.26

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