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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,804.92, 56,316.44 and 22,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,804.92, 56,316.44 and 22,901 is: 31,606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,804.92 : 56,316.44 = 22,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,804.92/56,316.44 = 22,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,804.92x = 56,316.44 × 22,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,804.92x = 1,289,702,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,702,792.44/40,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,606.55

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