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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,566.57, 55,982.34 and 22,417.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,566.57, 55,982.34 and 22,417.22 is: 30,936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,566.57 : 55,982.34 = 22,417.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,566.57/55,982.34 = 22,417.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,566.57x = 55,982.34 × 22,417.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,566.57x = 1,254,968,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,968,571.85/40,566.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,936.03

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