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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,251.16, 55,549.25 and 23,256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,251.16, 55,549.25 and 23,256.15 is: 32,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,251.16 : 55,549.25 = 23,256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,251.16/55,549.25 = 23,256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,251.16x = 55,549.25 × 23,256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,251.16x = 1,291,861,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,861,690.39/40,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,095.02

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