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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,611.69, 56,041.83 and 22,461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,611.69, 56,041.83 and 22,461.39 is: 30,995.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,611.69 : 56,041.83 = 22,461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,611.69/56,041.83 = 22,461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,611.69x = 56,041.83 × 22,461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,611.69x = 1,258,777,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,777,399.94/40,611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,995.44

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