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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,152.78, 55,409.20 and 22,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,152.78, 55,409.20 and 22,248.54 is: 30,702.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,152.78 : 55,409.20 = 22,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,152.78/55,409.20 = 22,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,152.78x = 55,409.20 × 22,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,152.78x = 1,232,773,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,773,802.57/40,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,702.08

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