Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,731.57, 56,205 and 22,824
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,731.57, 56,205 and 22,824 is: 31,494.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,731.57 : 56,205 = 22,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,731.57/56,205 = 22,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,731.57x = 56,205 × 22,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,731.57x = 1,282,822,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,282,822,920/40,731.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,494.56
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