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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,359.50, 55,691.28 and 23,369.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,359.50, 55,691.28 and 23,369.07 is: 32,246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,359.50 : 55,691.28 = 23,369.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,359.50/55,691.28 = 23,369.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,359.50x = 55,691.28 × 23,369.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,359.50x = 1,301,453,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,453,629.55/40,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,246.53

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