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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,430.94, 55,794.33 and 22,525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,430.94, 55,794.33 and 22,525.62 is: 31,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,430.94 : 55,794.33 = 22,525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,430.94/55,794.33 = 22,525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,430.94x = 55,794.33 × 22,525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,430.94x = 1,256,801,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,801,875.73/40,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,085.15

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