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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,325.32, 55,640.82 and 23,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,325.32, 55,640.82 and 23,555.08 is: 32,501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,325.32 : 55,640.82 = 23,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,325.32/55,640.82 = 23,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,325.32x = 55,640.82 × 23,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,325.32x = 1,310,623,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,623,966.37/40,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,501.27

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