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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,575.06, 55,993.86 and 22,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,575.06, 55,993.86 and 22,670.82 is: 31,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,575.06 : 55,993.86 = 22,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,575.06/55,993.86 = 22,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,575.06x = 55,993.86 × 22,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,575.06x = 1,269,426,721.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,426,721.17/40,575.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,285.89

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