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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,412.96, 55,771.61 and 22,507.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,412.96, 55,771.61 and 22,507.97 is: 31,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,412.96 : 55,771.61 = 22,507.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,412.96/55,771.61 = 22,507.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,412.96x = 55,771.61 × 22,507.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,412.96x = 1,255,305,724.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,305,724.73/40,412.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,061.96

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