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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,182.93, 55,453.11 and 22,278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,182.93, 55,453.11 and 22,278.69 is: 30,744.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,182.93 : 55,453.11 = 22,278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,182.93/55,453.11 = 22,278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,182.93x = 55,453.11 × 22,278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,182.93x = 1,235,422,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,422,647.23/40,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,744.96

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