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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,059.98, 55,286.93 and 23,064.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,059.98, 55,286.93 and 23,064.83 is: 31,831.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,059.98 : 55,286.93 = 23,064.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,059.98/55,286.93 = 23,064.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,059.98x = 55,286.93 × 23,064.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,059.98x = 1,275,183,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,183,526.35/40,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,831.86

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