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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,411.16, 55,767.41 and 22,506.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,411.16, 55,767.41 and 22,506.17 is: 31,058.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,411.16 : 55,767.41 = 22,506.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,411.16/55,767.41 = 22,506.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,411.16x = 55,767.41 × 22,506.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,411.16x = 1,255,110,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,110,502.25/40,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,058.51

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