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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,992.70, 56,573.97 and 23,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,992.70, 56,573.97 and 23,995.92 is: 33,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,992.70 : 56,573.97 = 23,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,992.70/56,573.97 = 23,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,992.70x = 56,573.97 × 23,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,992.70x = 1,357,544,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,544,458.20/40,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,116.74

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