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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,152.23, 55,407.75 and 22,246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,152.23, 55,407.75 and 22,246.17 is: 30,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,152.23 : 55,407.75 = 22,246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,152.23/55,407.75 = 22,246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,152.23x = 55,407.75 × 22,246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,152.23x = 1,232,610,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,610,225.82/40,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,698.43

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