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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,675.61, 56,131.92 and 22,770.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,675.61, 56,131.92 and 22,770.77 is: 31,423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,675.61 : 56,131.92 = 22,770.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,675.61/56,131.92 = 22,770.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,675.61x = 56,131.92 × 22,770.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,675.61x = 1,278,166,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,166,759.32/40,675.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,423.42

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