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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,063.06, 55,277.97 and 23,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,063.06, 55,277.97 and 23,927.44 is: 33,014.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,063.06 : 55,277.97 = 23,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,063.06/55,277.97 = 23,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,063.06x = 55,277.97 × 23,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,063.06x = 1,322,660,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,660,310.50/40,063.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,014.46

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