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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,650.61, 56,094.78 and 22,742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,650.61, 56,094.78 and 22,742.32 is: 31,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,650.61 : 56,094.78 = 22,742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,650.61/56,094.78 = 22,742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,650.61x = 56,094.78 × 22,742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,650.61x = 1,275,725,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,725,437.09/40,650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,382.69

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