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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,365.70, 55,706.85 and 22,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,365.70, 55,706.85 and 22,461.09 is: 30,997.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,365.70 : 55,706.85 = 22,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,365.70/55,706.85 = 22,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,365.70x = 55,706.85 × 22,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,365.70x = 1,251,236,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,236,675.92/40,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,997.52

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