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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,220.55, 55,512.44 and 23,227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,220.55, 55,512.44 and 23,227.56 is: 32,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,220.55 : 55,512.44 = 23,227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,220.55/55,512.44 = 23,227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,220.55x = 55,512.44 × 23,227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,220.55x = 1,289,418,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,418,414.71/40,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,058.70

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