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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,573.20, 55,985.94 and 22,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,573.20, 55,985.94 and 22,667.52 is: 31,278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,573.20 : 55,985.94 = 22,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,573.20/55,985.94 = 22,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,573.20x = 55,985.94 × 22,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,573.20x = 1,269,062,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,062,414.67/40,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,278.34

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