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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,670, 56,124.60 and 22,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,670, 56,124.60 and 22,765 is: 31,415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,670 : 56,124.60 = 22,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,670/56,124.60 = 22,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,670x = 56,124.60 × 22,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,670x = 1,277,676,519
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,676,519/40,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,415.70

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