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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,060.23, 55,276.97 and 23,061.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,060.23, 55,276.97 and 23,061.19 is: 31,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,060.23 : 55,276.97 = 23,061.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,060.23/55,276.97 = 23,061.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,060.23x = 55,276.97 × 23,061.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,060.23x = 1,274,752,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,752,431.41/40,060.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,820.90

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