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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,223.08, 55,513.62 and 23,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,223.08, 55,513.62 and 23,223.96 is: 32,052.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,223.08 : 55,513.62 = 23,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,223.08/55,513.62 = 23,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,223.08x = 55,513.62 × 23,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,223.08x = 1,289,246,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,246,090.34/40,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,052.40

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