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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,512.61, 55,907.31 and 22,606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,512.61, 55,907.31 and 22,606.55 is: 31,196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,512.61 : 55,907.31 = 22,606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,512.61/55,907.31 = 22,606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,512.61x = 55,907.31 × 22,606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,512.61x = 1,263,871,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,871,204.12/40,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,196.98

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