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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,152.28, 55,407.92 and 22,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,152.28, 55,407.92 and 22,246.18 is: 30,698.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,152.28 : 55,407.92 = 22,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,152.28/55,407.92 = 22,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,152.28x = 55,407.92 × 22,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,152.28x = 1,232,614,561.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,614,561.75/40,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,698.49

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