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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,262.82, 55,564.29 and 23,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,262.82, 55,564.29 and 23,266.50 is: 32,108.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,262.82 : 55,564.29 = 23,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,262.82/55,564.29 = 23,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,262.82x = 55,564.29 × 23,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,262.82x = 1,292,786,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,786,553.29/40,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,108.69

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