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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,526.64, 55,926.90 and 22,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,526.64, 55,926.90 and 22,621.32 is: 31,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,526.64 : 55,926.90 = 22,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,526.64/55,926.90 = 22,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,526.64x = 55,926.90 × 22,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,526.64x = 1,265,140,301.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,140,301.51/40,526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,217.50

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