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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,265.46, 55,571.94 and 23,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,265.46, 55,571.94 and 23,266.26 is: 32,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,265.46 : 55,571.94 = 23,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,265.46/55,571.94 = 23,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,265.46x = 55,571.94 × 23,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,265.46x = 1,292,951,204.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,951,204.74/40,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,110.68

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