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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,271.84, 55,571.89 and 23,277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,271.84, 55,571.89 and 23,277.19 is: 32,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,271.84 : 55,571.89 = 23,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,271.84/55,571.89 = 23,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,271.84x = 55,571.89 × 23,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,271.84x = 1,293,557,442.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,557,442.19/40,271.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,120.64

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