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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,427.54, 55,791.70 and 22,522.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,427.54, 55,791.70 and 22,522.54 is: 31,082.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,427.54 : 55,791.70 = 22,522.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,427.54/55,791.70 = 22,522.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,427.54x = 55,791.70 × 22,522.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,427.54x = 1,256,570,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,570,794.92/40,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,082.05

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