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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,416.76, 55,773.66 and 23,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,416.76, 55,773.66 and 23,649.40 is: 32,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,416.76 : 55,773.66 = 23,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,416.76/55,773.66 = 23,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,416.76x = 55,773.66 × 23,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,416.76x = 1,319,013,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,013,594.80/40,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,635.31

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