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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,190.40, 55,460.64 and 22,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,190.40, 55,460.64 and 22,284 is: 30,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,190.40 : 55,460.64 = 22,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,190.40/55,460.64 = 22,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,190.40x = 55,460.64 × 22,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,190.40x = 1,235,884,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,884,901.76/40,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,750.75

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