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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,591.16, 56,013.72 and 22,682.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,591.16, 56,013.72 and 22,682.66 is: 31,300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,591.16 : 56,013.72 = 22,682.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,591.16/56,013.72 = 22,682.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,591.16x = 56,013.72 × 22,682.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,591.16x = 1,270,540,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,540,166.10/40,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,300.91

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