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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,192.46, 55,465.49 and 22,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,192.46, 55,465.49 and 22,287 is: 30,756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,192.46 : 55,465.49 = 22,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,192.46/55,465.49 = 22,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,192.46x = 55,465.49 × 22,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,192.46x = 1,236,159,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,159,264.20/40,192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,756.00

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