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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,255.98, 60,325.62 and 22,688.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,255.98, 60,325.62 and 22,688.46 is: 33,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,255.98 : 60,325.62 = 22,688.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,255.98/60,325.62 = 22,688.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,255.98x = 60,325.62 × 22,688.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,255.98x = 1,368,695,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,695,416.35/40,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.80

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