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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,293.41, 55,601.66 and 23,298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,293.41, 55,601.66 and 23,298.76 is: 32,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,293.41 : 55,601.66 = 23,298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,293.41/55,601.66 = 23,298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,293.41x = 55,601.66 × 23,298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,293.41x = 1,295,449,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,449,476.44/40,293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,150.40

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