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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,966.29, 56,540.96 and 23,969.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,966.29, 56,540.96 and 23,969.55 is: 33,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,966.29 : 56,540.96 = 23,969.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,966.29/56,540.96 = 23,969.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,966.29x = 56,540.96 × 23,969.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,966.29x = 1,355,261,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,261,247.92/40,966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,082.35

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