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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,189.24, 55,462.93 and 22,283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,189.24, 55,462.93 and 22,283.11 is: 30,751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,189.24 : 55,462.93 = 22,283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,189.24/55,462.93 = 22,283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,189.24x = 55,462.93 × 22,283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,189.24x = 1,235,886,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,886,583.73/40,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,751.68

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