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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,166.72, 55,430.36 and 22,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,166.72, 55,430.36 and 22,262 is: 30,721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,166.72 : 55,430.36 = 22,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,166.72/55,430.36 = 22,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,166.72x = 55,430.36 × 22,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,166.72x = 1,233,990,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,990,674.32/40,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,721.72

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