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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,410.08, 55,765.76 and 22,505.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,410.08, 55,765.76 and 22,505.30 is: 31,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,410.08 : 55,765.76 = 22,505.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,410.08/55,765.76 = 22,505.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,410.08x = 55,765.76 × 22,505.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,410.08x = 1,255,025,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,025,158.53/40,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,057.23

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