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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,262.67, 55,570.64 and 23,267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,262.67, 55,570.64 and 23,267.63 is: 32,114.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,262.67 : 55,570.64 = 23,267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,262.67/55,570.64 = 23,267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,262.67x = 55,570.64 × 23,267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,262.67x = 1,292,997,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,997,185.72/40,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,114.04

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