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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,522.62, 55,921.59 and 23,297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,522.62, 55,921.59 and 23,297.58 is: 32,150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,522.62 : 55,921.59 = 23,297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,522.62/55,921.59 = 23,297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,522.62x = 55,921.59 × 23,297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,522.62x = 1,302,837,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,837,716.75/40,522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,150.88

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