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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,370.47, 55,710.85 and 22,465.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,370.47, 55,710.85 and 22,465.17 is: 31,001.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,370.47 : 55,710.85 = 22,465.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,370.47/55,710.85 = 22,465.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,370.47x = 55,710.85 × 22,465.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,370.47x = 1,251,553,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,553,659.93/40,370.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,001.71

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