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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,087.97, 55,327.26 and 23,088.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,087.97, 55,327.26 and 23,088.90 is: 31,866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,087.97 : 55,327.26 = 23,088.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,087.97/55,327.26 = 23,088.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,087.97x = 55,327.26 × 23,088.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,087.97x = 1,277,445,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,445,660.00/40,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,866.06

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