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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,170.70, 55,435.92 and 22,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,170.70, 55,435.92 and 22,265.92 is: 30,727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,170.70 : 55,435.92 = 22,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,170.70/55,435.92 = 22,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,170.70x = 55,435.92 × 22,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,170.70x = 1,234,331,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,331,759.85/40,170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,727.17

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