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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,237, 55,527.06 and 22,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,237, 55,527.06 and 22,573 is: 31,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,237 : 55,527.06 = 22,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,237/55,527.06 = 22,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,237x = 55,527.06 × 22,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,237x = 1,253,412,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,412,325.38/40,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,150.74

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