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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,411.96, 55,770.23 and 22,506.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,411.96, 55,770.23 and 22,506.97 is: 31,060.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,411.96 : 55,770.23 = 22,506.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,411.96/55,770.23 = 22,506.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,411.96x = 55,770.23 × 22,506.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,411.96x = 1,255,219,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,219,001.60/40,411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,060.58

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