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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,189.33, 55,458.57 and 22,283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,189.33, 55,458.57 and 22,283.67 is: 30,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,189.33 : 55,458.57 = 22,283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,189.33/55,458.57 = 22,283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,189.33x = 55,458.57 × 22,283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,189.33x = 1,235,820,764.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,820,764.09/40,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,749.97

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