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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,275.61, 55,580.39 and 22,370.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,275.61, 55,580.39 and 22,370.65 is: 30,871.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,275.61 : 55,580.39 = 22,370.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,275.61/55,580.39 = 22,370.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,275.61x = 55,580.39 × 22,370.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,275.61x = 1,243,369,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,369,451.55/40,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,871.52

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