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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,335.96, 55,670.94 and 23,338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,335.96, 55,670.94 and 23,338.20 is: 32,210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,335.96 : 55,670.94 = 23,338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,335.96/55,670.94 = 23,338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,335.96x = 55,670.94 × 23,338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,335.96x = 1,299,259,531.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,259,531.91/40,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,210.95

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