Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,529.48, 55,933.50 and 22,628
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,529.48, 55,933.50 and 22,628 is: 31,228.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,529.48 : 55,933.50 = 22,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,529.48/55,933.50 = 22,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,529.48x = 55,933.50 × 22,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,529.48x = 1,265,663,238 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,265,663,238/40,529.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,228.21
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