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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,182, 55,449.63 and 22,277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,182, 55,449.63 and 22,277.31 is: 30,741.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,182 : 55,449.63 = 22,277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,182/55,449.63 = 22,277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,182x = 55,449.63 × 22,277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,182x = 1,235,268,596.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,268,596.90/40,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,741.84

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