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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.50, 55,246.23 and 22,369.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.50, 55,246.23 and 22,369.50 is: 30,869.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.50 : 55,246.23 = 22,369.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.50/55,246.23 = 22,369.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.50x = 55,246.23 × 22,369.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.50x = 1,235,830,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,830,541.99/40,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,869.91

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