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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,061, 55,286.28 and 23,067.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,061, 55,286.28 and 23,067.80 is: 31,834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,061 : 55,286.28 = 23,067.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,061/55,286.28 = 23,067.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,061x = 55,286.28 × 23,067.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,061x = 1,275,332,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,332,849.78/40,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,834.77

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