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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,034, 55,246.94 and 22,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,034, 55,246.94 and 22,370 is: 30,870.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,034 : 55,246.94 = 22,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,034/55,246.94 = 22,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,034x = 55,246.94 × 22,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,034x = 1,235,874,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,874,047.80/40,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,870.61

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