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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,344.06, 55,670.90 and 23,344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,344.06, 55,670.90 and 23,344.91 is: 32,213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,344.06 : 55,670.90 = 23,344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,344.06/55,670.90 = 23,344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,344.06x = 55,670.90 × 23,344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,344.06x = 1,299,632,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,632,347.66/40,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,213.72

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