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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,865.68, 61,254.92 and 23,297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,865.68, 61,254.92 and 23,297.68 is: 34,921.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,865.68 : 61,254.92 = 23,297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,865.68/61,254.92 = 23,297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,865.68x = 61,254.92 × 23,297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,865.68x = 1,427,097,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,097,524.59/40,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,921.66

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