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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,028.50, 55,239.33 and 22,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,028.50, 55,239.33 and 22,364.50 is: 30,863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,028.50 : 55,239.33 = 22,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,028.50/55,239.33 = 22,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,028.50x = 55,239.33 × 22,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,028.50x = 1,235,399,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,399,995.79/40,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,863.01

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