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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,244, 55,536.80 and 23,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,244, 55,536.80 and 23,478.08 is: 32,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,244 : 55,536.80 = 23,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,244/55,536.80 = 23,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,244x = 55,536.80 × 23,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,244x = 1,303,897,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,897,433.34/40,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,399.80

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