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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,360.79, 55,697.03 and 23,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,360.79, 55,697.03 and 23,365.76 is: 32,244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,360.79 : 55,697.03 = 23,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,360.79/55,697.03 = 23,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,360.79x = 55,697.03 × 23,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,360.79x = 1,301,403,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,403,040.38/40,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,244.24

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