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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,926, 61,255.79 and 22,884.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,926, 61,255.79 and 22,884.46 is: 34,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,926 : 61,255.79 = 22,884.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,926/61,255.79 = 22,884.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,926x = 61,255.79 × 22,884.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,926x = 1,401,805,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,805,676.02/40,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,252.20

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