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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,470.83, 55,849.77 and 22,565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,470.83, 55,849.77 and 22,565.43 is: 31,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,470.83 : 55,849.77 = 22,565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,470.83/55,849.77 = 22,565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,470.83x = 55,849.77 × 22,565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,470.83x = 1,260,274,075.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,274,075.45/40,470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,140.31

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