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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,563.08, 55,975.38 and 22,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,563.08, 55,975.38 and 22,658 is: 31,267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,563.08 : 55,975.38 = 22,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,563.08/55,975.38 = 22,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,563.08x = 55,975.38 × 22,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,563.08x = 1,268,290,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,290,160.04/40,563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,267.11

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