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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,271.81, 60,356.68 and 22,751.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,271.81, 60,356.68 and 22,751.51 is: 34,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,271.81 : 60,356.68 = 22,751.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,271.81/60,356.68 = 22,751.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,271.81x = 60,356.68 × 22,751.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,271.81x = 1,373,205,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,205,608.59/40,271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,098.43

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