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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,575.89, 55,997.63 and 22,426.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,575.89, 55,997.63 and 22,426.23 is: 30,949.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,575.89 : 55,997.63 = 22,426.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,575.89/55,997.63 = 22,426.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,575.89x = 55,997.63 × 22,426.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,575.89x = 1,255,815,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,815,518.06/40,575.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,949.79

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