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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,674.72, 56,136.39 and 22,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,674.72, 56,136.39 and 22,773.44 is: 31,430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,674.72 : 56,136.39 = 22,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,674.72/56,136.39 = 22,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,674.72x = 56,136.39 × 22,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,674.72x = 1,278,418,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,418,428.80/40,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,430.29

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