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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,256, 60,325.64 and 22,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,256, 60,325.64 and 22,688.44 is: 33,999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,256 : 60,325.64 = 22,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,256/60,325.64 = 22,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,256x = 60,325.64 × 22,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,256x = 1,368,694,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,694,663.60/40,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.77

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