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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,577.84, 55,993.77 and 22,670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,577.84, 55,993.77 and 22,670.36 is: 31,283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,577.84 : 55,993.77 = 22,670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,577.84/55,993.77 = 22,670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,577.84x = 55,993.77 × 22,670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,577.84x = 1,269,398,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,398,643.69/40,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,283.05

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