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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,256.12, 55,555.96 and 23,263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,256.12, 55,555.96 and 23,263.48 is: 32,105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,256.12 : 55,555.96 = 23,263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,256.12/55,555.96 = 23,263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,256.12x = 55,555.96 × 23,263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,256.12x = 1,292,424,767.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,424,767.29/40,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,105.05

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