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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,416.72, 55,774.94 and 22,510.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,416.72, 55,774.94 and 22,510.66 is: 31,064.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,416.72 : 55,774.94 = 22,510.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,416.72/55,774.94 = 22,510.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,416.72x = 55,774.94 × 22,510.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,416.72x = 1,255,530,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,530,710.86/40,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,064.64

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