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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,152.74, 55,408.44 and 22,246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,152.74, 55,408.44 and 22,246.67 is: 30,699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,152.74 : 55,408.44 = 22,246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,152.74/55,408.44 = 22,246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,152.74x = 55,408.44 × 22,246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,152.74x = 1,232,653,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,653,002.85/40,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,699.10

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