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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,512.06, 55,906.65 and 22,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,512.06, 55,906.65 and 22,362.79 is: 30,860.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,512.06 : 55,906.65 = 22,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,512.06/55,906.65 = 22,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,512.06x = 55,906.65 × 22,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,512.06x = 1,250,228,533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,228,533.79/40,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,860.65

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