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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,563.54, 55,977.45 and 22,658.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,563.54, 55,977.45 and 22,658.49 is: 31,268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,563.54 : 55,977.45 = 22,658.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,563.54/55,977.45 = 22,658.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,563.54x = 55,977.45 × 22,658.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,563.54x = 1,268,364,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,364,406.08/40,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,268.58

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