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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,746.96, 61,081.20 and 22,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,746.96, 61,081.20 and 22,266 is: 33,377.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,746.96 : 61,081.20 = 22,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,746.96/61,081.20 = 22,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,746.96x = 61,081.20 × 22,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,746.96x = 1,360,033,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,033,999.20/40,746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,377.56

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