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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,512.28, 55,909.88 and 23,526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,512.28, 55,909.88 and 23,526.34 is: 32,468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,512.28 : 55,909.88 = 23,526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,512.28/55,909.88 = 23,526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,512.28x = 55,909.88 × 23,526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,512.28x = 1,315,354,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,354,846.24/40,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,468.05

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