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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,167.70, 55,429.95 and 22,264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,167.70, 55,429.95 and 22,264.33 is: 30,723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,167.70 : 55,429.95 = 22,264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,167.70/55,429.95 = 22,264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,167.70x = 55,429.95 × 22,264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,167.70x = 1,234,110,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,110,698.68/40,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,723.96

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