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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,220.64, 55,512.57 and 23,227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,220.64, 55,512.57 and 23,227.65 is: 32,058.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,220.64 : 55,512.57 = 23,227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,220.64/55,512.57 = 23,227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,220.64x = 55,512.57 × 23,227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,220.64x = 1,289,426,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,426,593.81/40,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,058.83

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