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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,512.96, 60,782.40 and 22,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,512.96, 60,782.40 and 22,032 is: 33,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,512.96 : 60,782.40 = 22,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,512.96/60,782.40 = 22,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,512.96x = 60,782.40 × 22,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,512.96x = 1,339,157,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,157,836.80/40,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,055.05

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