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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,524.48, 55,926.60 and 22,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,524.48, 55,926.60 and 22,623 is: 31,221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,524.48 : 55,926.60 = 22,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,524.48/55,926.60 = 22,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,524.48x = 55,926.60 × 22,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,524.48x = 1,265,227,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,227,471.80/40,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,221.31

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