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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,901.65, 56,442.82 and 22,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,901.65, 56,442.82 and 22,997.68 is: 31,735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,901.65 : 56,442.82 = 22,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,901.65/56,442.82 = 22,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,901.65x = 56,442.82 × 22,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,901.65x = 1,298,053,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,053,912.66/40,901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,735.98

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