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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,414.09, 55,773.17 and 22,509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,414.09, 55,773.17 and 22,509.10 is: 31,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,414.09 : 55,773.17 = 22,509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,414.09/55,773.17 = 22,509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,414.09x = 55,773.17 × 22,509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,414.09x = 1,255,403,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,403,860.85/40,414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,063.52

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