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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,240.10, 55,533.98 and 23,245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,240.10, 55,533.98 and 23,245.06 is: 32,079.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,240.10 : 55,533.98 = 23,245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,240.10/55,533.98 = 23,245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,240.10x = 55,533.98 × 23,245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,240.10x = 1,290,890,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,890,697.14/40,240.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,079.71

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