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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,462.74, 55,838.62 and 22,557.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,462.74, 55,838.62 and 22,557.39 is: 31,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,462.74 : 55,838.62 = 22,557.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,462.74/55,838.62 = 22,557.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,462.74x = 55,838.62 × 22,557.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,462.74x = 1,259,573,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,573,220.32/40,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,129.21

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