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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,177.61, 55,447.76 and 22,273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,177.61, 55,447.76 and 22,273.37 is: 30,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,177.61 : 55,447.76 = 22,273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,177.61/55,447.76 = 22,273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,177.61x = 55,447.76 × 22,273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,177.61x = 1,235,008,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,008,474.15/40,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,738.72

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