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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,220.92, 55,512.96 and 23,227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,220.92, 55,512.96 and 23,227.93 is: 32,059.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,220.92 : 55,512.96 = 23,227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,220.92/55,512.96 = 23,227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,220.92x = 55,512.96 × 23,227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,220.92x = 1,289,451,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,451,131.26/40,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,059.21

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